Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I inform the House that the Deputy Prime Minister will be absent from question time today. He is undertaking duties and representation as Minister for Defence internationally. The Minister for Defence Industry will answer questions on his behalf.

I inform the House that the Minister—

Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Order! Member for Fisher, when the Prime Minister is making announcements, members want to hear the announcement. I know it was said in jest, but I just ask, when announcements are before the House, that people listen.

Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I inform the House that the Minister for Housing will be absent from question time today and the Treasurer will answer questions on her behalf.