Monique Ryan (Kooyong, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I have a question for you. I wish to seek clarification on the rules regarding fundraisers in Parliament House. In October 2022, the Prime Minister wrote to you and the President of the Senate and he then requested that political fundraisers in bookable spaces in the building be banned. At that time, both you and the President of the Senate agreed to that ban. There are reports this week that some members have charged between $1,000 and $2,000 a ticket for budget reply fundraising events within Parliament House despite that rule change. These reports are concerning. In 2022, the Prime Minister said that he was seeking this change because the dignity of Parliament House should be maintained. In my opinion, members hosting fundraisers within the Parliament House offices wilfully disregards your 2022 ruling and it does compromise the dignity of this House. Could you please clarify for members: what are the rules regarding fundraisers within Parliament House?

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