House debates
Thursday, 4 September 2025
Questions without Notice
National Security
2:21 pm
Sussan Ley (Farrer, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to 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—
Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Link to 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—
Michael McCormack (Riverina, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source
What's wrong with Sharri Markson?
Michael McCormack (Riverina, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source
Why are you laughing at a female journalist? Disgraceful!
Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Link to 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.
Sussan Ley (Farrer, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to 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
Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source
There is no contradiction with my answer yesterday. It was absolutely correct.