House debates

Thursday, 18 October 2018

3:18 pm

Photo of Peter KhalilPeter Khalil (Wills, Australian Labor Party) | | Hansard source

I wish to make a personal explanation.

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

Is the member for Wills claiming to be misrepresented?

Photo of Peter KhalilPeter Khalil (Wills, Australian Labor Party) | | Hansard source

Most grievously. During question time, the Prime Minister referred to the fact that I might have a view that the Australian embassy should move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, when, in fact, in several public statements over the last two days, I have stated very clearly that the decision by the Prime Minister was an act of desperation and linked to winning votes in Wentworth. Furthermore—

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

The member won't debate the matter. If he's been misrepresented, he just needs to say where he's been misrepresented, and I think he's done that, unless he's got another misrepresentation he wishes to go to?

Photo of Peter KhalilPeter Khalil (Wills, Australian Labor Party) | | Hansard source

No, that's it. Thank you.