Stuart Robert (Fadden, Liberal Party, Shadow Assistant Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

No question; it's a great-performing fund. You'll like this, Minister. In 2011, there is $1.5 million in sponsoring payments. In 2012, there is $1.5 million. Oh my Lord: in 2013 it rises to $2.7 million. What happened in 2013? I'm looking at the shadow minister beside me. There was an election? Who would have thought! In 2014, it drops down to $1.8 million again.

The Hayne royal commission looked at this. There's no issue that it is not appropriately declared and appropriately invoiced. There's no criticism in that respect. The issue is that none of it is disclosed for members to see and for members to have a say, and I think members should hear that. Otherwise, I look forward to moving amendments in the consideration in detail stage. I thank the House for their indulgence.

Debate adjourned.

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