Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Families, Community Services, Indigenous Affairs and the Voluntary Sector) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I seek to make a personal explanation.

Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Does the member claim to have been misrepresented?

Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Families, Community Services, Indigenous Affairs and the Voluntary Sector) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I do, Mr Speaker.

Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Please proceed.

Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Families, Community Services, Indigenous Affairs and the Voluntary Sector) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

In question time today the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs claimed that I opposed measures to protect charity workers. That is false. I do support those measures, and she should not practise dishonest spin like this.

Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Order! The honourable member has now explained where he believes he was misrepresented. He will now resume his seat.

Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On a point of order, Mr Speaker: the member for North Sydney, the Manager of Opposition Business, is continuing to reflect on the chair.

Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I hope he is not.