Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

My question is addressed to the Prime Minister. Moments ago it was revealed that the New South Wales Police have formed Strike Force Garrad to investigate possible criminal behaviour connected to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. What action will the Prime Minister take?

Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I would simply note that any investigations that are undertaken are matters for authorities in places other than here. I would refer the member to those authorities in terms of what they are doing.

Opposition Members:

Opposition members interjecting—

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

Members on my left!

Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

There seem to be presumptions made by those on the other side, which they have a habit of making. If they wish to make smears against members, there are standing orders that prevent them from doing that—and I assume that is what they are seeking to do on this occasion.