Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

Can I correct the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. Senator Sinodinos has not been stood down. Senator Sinodinos stood aside on a voluntary basis, of his own volition—a decision that we on this side regret but respect. As Senator Sinodinos has indicated, it is his intention to continue to perform his duties as a senator for New South Wales and he has also indicated his intention to forego ministerial entitlements during this period.