House debates

Thursday, 28 November 2019

Questions without Notice: Additional Answers

Prime Minister

3:26 pm

Photo of Scott MorrisonScott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | | Hansard source

I'm always happy to correct the record when it is needed and do so as properly as I can. In relation to the Defence Service Homes Amendment Bill, the opposition voted against the moving of the third reading which, of course, would have frustrated the bill.

Opposition Members:

Opposition members interjecting

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

The members on my left. The member for Shortland.

Photo of Stephen JonesStephen Jones (Whitlam, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Treasurer) Share this | | Hansard source

You're a liar!

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

The member for Whitlam will withdraw.

Photo of Stephen JonesStephen Jones (Whitlam, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Treasurer) Share this | | Hansard source

I withdraw.

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

Just before I call the Leader of the Opposition, what I can't do is enable him to continue question time in a debating format. I can't do that. The Prime Minister has added to an answer. The matter cannot be debated. I'll call the Leader of the Opposition and we'll see how we go.