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

I wish to give a personal explanation.

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

Does the Leader of the Opposition claim to have been misrepresented?

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

I do.

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

The Leader of the Opposition may proceed.

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

Again today the Prime Minister repeated his statement, in relation to COVID, that I was 'hoping for the worst'. This is wrong and offensive. The worst outcome from COVID is the loss of life, which, tragically, over 1,000 families in Australia have felt. The suggestion by the Prime Minister says a lot about his character and undermines the dignity of the House. It should not be repeated in this House.