House debates

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Questions without Notice

Members of Parliament: Staffing

3:07 pm

Photo of Sophie ScampsSophie Scamps (Mackellar, Independent) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. Were personal staff used as a way to encourage the coalition to support the Freedom of Information Amendment Bill?

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

I think that question was barely within the standing orders. I'll allow it, but the Prime Minister will, obviously, be able to be broad with that answer if he chooses to.

3:08 pm

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

Well, they didn't, much to their shame, because this is an area that needs reform.