Russell Broadbent (Monash, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Does the honourable member claim to have been misrepresented?

Russell Broadbent (Monash, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Yes, I do, most grievously.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The member for Monash may proceed.

Russell Broadbent (Monash, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Firstly, the member for Oxley, in his address to the parliament earlier today, claimed that I had called for an increase in Newstart allowed; and secondly, the Canberra Times of this day suggested I had called for an increase in Newstart allowance. I have not.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank the member for Monash. Can I say to members before I leave, that is exactly how a personal representation should be made. A personal explanation should be made without debating the matter.