Claire Moore (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Women) Share this | Hansard source

I didn't try a point of order, Mr President, but I should have. The Deputy Prime Minister has also refused to stand aside from his portfolio responsibilities while the High Court resolves questions about his eligibility under section 44. Did the minister discuss her position with the Deputy Prime Minister before making a decision as to whether she would step aside from her portfolio responsibilities? Again, I ask: did the minister offer to stand aside when the Prime Minister made that statement?