House debates

Thursday, 4 September 2025

Questions without Notice

National Security

2:21 pm

Photo of Sussan LeySussan Ley (Farrer, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | | Hansard source

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—

Government Members:

Government members interjecting

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

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—

Photo of Michael McCormackMichael McCormack (Riverina, National Party) Share this | | Hansard source

What's wrong with Sharri Markson?

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

Who was that?

Photo of Michael McCormackMichael McCormack (Riverina, National Party) Share this | | Hansard source

Why are you laughing at a female journalist? Disgraceful!

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

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.

Photo of Sussan LeySussan Ley (Farrer, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | | Hansard source

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?

2:23 pm

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | | Hansard source

There is no contradiction with my answer yesterday. It was absolutely correct.