Christian Porter (Pearce, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, the exception to that rule is statements that might be made. Someone saying that they didn't know about something can hardly be said to be a statement on a matter of fact. The statement has to be a positive and substantial reference to something. They asked a question, and saying that you don't know does not constitute an exception to that rule.

Mr Burke interjecting—

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