Marise Payne (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I note that Senator Wong is referring to a media report that has been published, as I understand it, during the process of this question time, so obviously I have not had a chance to speak to the minister about it. However, I am advised that, as I understand it—and I acknowledge that Senator Dodson is here in the chamber—the minister has already contacted Senator Dodson to indicate that she strongly disagrees with his interpretation of the conversation and has also sought to contact the guest to ensure that there has been no misunderstanding and that no offence was taken. That is my understanding of the circumstances.