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

Mr Speaker, I seek the indulgence of the chair to add to an answer.

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

The minister may proceed.

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

During question time today I stated that Port Macquarie council was dismissed for corruption. I correct the record. It was dismissed for incompetence. In a statement, the Minister for Local Government said—

Opposition Members:

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

I am putting it on the record. In a statement the minister said that it was dismissed for misleading the community about the Port Macquarie cultural and entertainment centre, known as the Glasshouse; and that the estimate of the project was $6 million to $7 million and that it had blown out to $41.7 million. I am happy to correct the record.

Opposition Members:

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

I am happy to correct the record and also to apologise if there were any aspersions cast on any individual.

Opposition Members:

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

Order! The matter has been dealt with.