House debates Questions without Notice

Members of Parliament: Staffing

Thursday, 12 March 2026 House of Representatives

Sophie Scamps

Sophie Scamps Mackellar, Independent

3:07 pm

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?

Milton Dick

Milton Dick Speaker

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.

Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister

3:08 pm

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