House debates

Thursday, 31 May 2018

Questions without Notice

Minister for Health

2:24 pm

Photo of Ms Catherine KingMs Catherine King (Ballarat, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Health and Medicare) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister's previous answers and I again ask: is the Prime Minister or his office aware of any other incidents or complaints involving the health minister's language or behaviour towards stakeholders, public servants or staff—yes or no?

Photo of Malcolm TurnbullMalcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | | Hansard source

The minister is doing an outstanding job. The minister is overseeing record levels of funding and support in every field of health. The minister is rectifying the failings of the Labor Party in government. The minister is listing one life-saving drug after another on the PBS, in a manner that the Labor Party was not able to afford to do. The minister's management of the Health portfolio is saving lives.

Photo of Madeleine KingMadeleine King (Brand, Australian Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I have a point of order on direct relevance.

Photo of Tony SmithTony Smith (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

The Prime Minister has concluded his answer.