House debates

Tuesday, 3 March 2020

Questions without Notice

Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program

2:01 pm

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

My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that after Senator McKenzie wrote to him about sports rorts on 10 April, the day before the election was called, his office requested changes to the list determining which projects were funded and which projects missed out?

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

I will confirm, as I always have on this matter, that my office provided information based on the representations made to us, including information about other funding options or programs relevant to project proposals.

Opposition Members:

Opposition members interjecting

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

I just say to all members that I won't continuously keep warning members. I'm making that very clear. Ejection under 94(a) does not require a warning. For those that are regular customers, don't be surprised if you interject and you're ejected. I'm flagging that very early. If the noise continues, I will issue a general warning that gives me the option of naming.