Kevin Rudd (Griffith, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

My question is again to the Prime Minister and relates to my earlier questions on the use of Kirribilli and the Lodge as fundraising venues for the Liberal Party. Prime Minister, how much money did the Liberal Party pay to the Commonwealth for the use of the Lodge on 24 June 2005? When was that payment made and how much of that payment was for the use of the Lodge as a venue?

John Howard (Bennelong, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Liberal Party did not use the Lodge or Kirribilli House. None of these events were fundraising events. In no way was either of the premises made available to the Liberal Party. The people attending these events were attending as my guests, and I believe it was appropriate that there be a reimbursement for the additional costs over and above the normal costs associated with the operation of the premises.