Bill Shorten (Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to comments by Mr Mark Textor on the ABC before question time today. Why has not anyone from the government spoken to Mr Textor about his offensive remarks concerning Indonesia and will the Prime Minister now review all the contracts between the government and Mr Textor's company?

Mrs Bronwyn Bishop (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I call the honourable the Prime Minister. That question, I might say, goes very close to not being within the standing orders but I will let it stand and call the Prime Minister.

Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

They were taking comments and they have been withdrawn and apologised for.

Mrs Bronwyn Bishop (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Leader of the Opposition is a bit slow off his feet, but what is the question?

Bill Shorten (Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Thanks for that compliment, Madam Speaker. I want to table the Mark Textor interview on the ABC at one o'clock today.

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