House debates Questions without Notice
Houston, Brian
Richard Marles Corio, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Defence
2:50 pm
My question is to the Prime Minister. Did the Prime Minister or his office seek to have Brian Houston invited to the White House?
Scott Morrison Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister
As the member would know, the invitations to the White House dinner were issued by the White House. That's a matter for the White House. I can tell you, Mr Speaker, I think the Australian people are more interested in who Jamie Clements was inviting to lunch and who he was inviting to dinner, on behalf of the New South Wales Labor Party, and how much cash was in the wine bag.
Richard Marles Corio, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Defence
My point of order is on relevance.
Tony Smith Speaker
Yes, I made that point. The Prime Minister's indicated he has concluded his answer.