Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) | Hansard source

As I indicated to the chamber last week, the Prime Minister has full confidence in the member for Chisholm. Obviously, questions in relation to declarations of political donations are a matter for party organisations. We also note that the member for Chisholm has stated very clearly that at all times she has complied with relevant state and federal disclosure laws, and the Victorian division of the Liberal Party have also advised that all requirements have been complied with.

This is just a continuation of Labor's smear campaign from last week. Guess what? The member for Chisholm, who is a long-time Liberal, has a history of supporting the Liberal Party. That's great news. Let's stop the front pages. Breaking news: the member for Chisholm, a long-term member of the Liberal Party, supported the Liberal Party before being elected by the people of Chisholm as a member of parliament.

The Labor Party are now so desperate that they are continuing to pursue this smear. This is all a little dog-whistle campaign. Because Gladys Liu is born in Hong Kong, because she's a Chinese-Australian, she must be a spy. That is what this is all about.

Senator Wong interjecting—