Glenn Sterle (WA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. I refer to the Prime Minister who, in relation to the Western Australian Liberal Party's decision to preference One Nation above The Nationals, said:

It is a matter for the WA division. They have got to make their judgement based on their assessment of their electoral priorities.

Why has the Prime Minister refused to show some leadership and rule out any preference deals with One Nation?