House debates

Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Questions without Notice

Members of Parliament: Staff

3:07 pm

Photo of Ms Catherine KingMs Catherine King (Ballarat, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. Seven weeks ago, after repeated questioning, the Prime Minister told the House that his chief of staff would begin a process to respond to the formal complaint by Brittany Higgins that the Prime Minister's office had undermined her loved ones. What is the outcome of that process?

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

My chief of staff has continued to progress this matter, allowing for due process to be afforded to those involved. He has spoken with members of my office, members of the press gallery and others in the course of his work. I understand Ms Higgins has agreed to assist him in his inquiries. I expect this process to conclude when all matters have been able to be taken into consideration, including relevant information from Ms Higgins.