Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

My question is to the minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator Cash. Last week, Minister Dutton told Ray Hadley on 2GB that he had 'a gut feeling about the source of the recent cabinet leaks'. Who was responsible for leaking from cabinet?

Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Farrell for his question. I am not aware of the statement made by Mr Dutton, but if you'd like to ask me a question in relation to immigration, border protection and ensuring our borders are kept safe I'm more than happy to provide you with an answer.

Scott Ryan (President, Special Minister of State) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Senator Farrell, a supplementary question.

Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Minister, given that Minister Bishop has been forced to defend herself against suggestions that she was the source of the cabinet leak, has Minister Dutton discussed with Minister Bishop his 'gut feeling'?

Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I'm merely representing the minister and I'm not aware if the minister has or has not discussed anything with Minister Bishop in this regard.

Scott Ryan (President, Special Minister of State) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Senator Farrell, a final supplementary question.

Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Minister, I again refer to Minister Dutton, who says, 'If you've got leaks out of cabinet, it's a poor reflection on the character of that person.' Which of the minister's cabinet colleagues does he consider to be of poor character?

Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Again, I'm merely representing the minister here and I'm sure Minister Dutton holds all of his colleagues in high esteem.