House debates Questions without Notice
National Security
Sussan Ley Farrer, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition
2:21 pm
My question is to the Prime Minister, and I refer to his answer yesterday, where he rejected reports that ISIS brides were coming to Australia. Last night, Sharri Markson revealed on Sky News that Deputy Commissioner Dave Hudson—
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Government Members:
Government members interjecting—
Milton Dick Speaker
I'm not sure why there was such a reaction, but I want to hear. We can't have a situation where we can't—
Michael McCormack Riverina, National Party
What's wrong with Sharri Markson?
Michael McCormack Riverina, National Party
Why are you laughing at a female journalist? Disgraceful!
Milton Dick Speaker
The member for Riverina is warned. We are going to reset. There is not going to be commentary when someone is asking a question. When the House comes to order, the Leader of the Opposition is going to be given the opportunity—I can't hear the question, but then everyone will want me to make a decision on that. They'll say, 'Make a ruling,' and I can't. The Leader of the Opposition will start her question again. There is going to be silence.
Sussan Ley Farrer, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition
My question is to the Prime Minister, and I refer to his answer yesterday, where he rejected reports that ISIS brides were coming to Australia. Last night, Sharri Markson revealed on Sky News that Deputy Commissioner Dave Hudson had confirmed New South Wales police were 'working through that issue with the Commonwealth', and that New South Wales police will meet with the AFP next week in relation to this matter. Can the Prime Minister explain this contradiction?
Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister
2:23 pm
There is no contradiction with my answer yesterday. It was absolutely correct.