House debates

Thursday, 27 August 2020

Questions without Notice: Additional Answers

COVID-19: Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment, Aged Care

3:18 pm

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

In adding to some answers, I would love to be acknowledging the many other ministers I didn't get to acknowledge earlier. I acknowledge ministers in this place and in the other place.

In relation to the question yesterday from the member for Franklin, I can advise that this year there have been 67 unannounced visits to Tasmanian residential facilities.

I can add to a further answer I gave in relation to states that have requested further information on the pandemic leave payment. The Northern Territory government have also been in touch with me, and I've written back to them.

In relation to the Leader of the Opposition's question to me yesterday regarding the comments by the member for Monash, I simply answer also, in adding to what I said yesterday, by quoting the member for Monash, who said last night, 'I have had long discussions with Scott Morrison over this issue—'

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

Mr Speaker—

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

You don't want to hear this!

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

The Prime Minister will resume his seat.

Mr Albanese interjecting

No, the Leader of the Opposition will resume his seat. The Prime Minister can only add with material that was available prior to the question being asked.

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

Mr Speaker, I table the transcript.

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

You can do that, that's true.