House debates

Wednesday, 3 August 2022

Questions without Notice

Workplace Safety

2:41 pm

Photo of Nola MarinoNola Marino (Forrest, Liberal Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Education) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. On the day the construction watchdog was giving evidence against the CFMMEU officials accused of sexualising, demeaning and humiliating a female labourer and abusing, threatening and elbowing a female health and safety inspector, the CFMMEU donated $65,000 to Labor's federal campaign. Prime Minister, you said it's time to change the culture that means too many women aren't safe at work. Why are you, Prime Minister, compromising this principle to protect the CFMMEU thugs?

Photo of Milton DickMilton Dick (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

Order. I ask the member to resume her seat. About 40 seconds ago, I said not to do exactly what you did. As this is the first time I've had the member for Forrest ask a question, I'll ask her to rephrase the question and not use that terminology.

Photo of Nola MarinoNola Marino (Forrest, Liberal Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Education) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. On the day the construction watchdog was giving evidence against CFMMEU officials accused of sexualising, demeaning and humiliating a female labourer and abusing, threatening and elbowing a female health and safety inspector, the CFMMEU donated $65,000 to Labor's federal campaign. Prime Minister, it's time to change the culture that means too many women aren't safe at work. Why are you compromising this principle to protect the CFMMEU thugs?

Photo of Milton DickMilton Dick (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

Order. Unfortunately, there was no question in there. It's a wise lesson for everyone when you're drafting questions to make sure that principle is adhered to.