Peter Dutton (Dickson, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

On the point of order, and with reference to Practice as referred to by the honourable member opposite, there was no such allegation made against the Leader of the Opposition. Mine was a reflection on what has been publicly reported and commented on by the Director-General of ASIO. There are media reports today in relation to these serious matters. I have not made any allegations against the Leader of the Opposition, which is the way in which it was framed by the Manager of Opposition Business. Mine is a reflection of the Chinese government, the actions of the Chinese government, and that is the context in which I made the comment, and it is perfectly in order. It might be uncomfortable for those opposite, but it is perfectly in order.

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