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 to the Prime Minister's previous answers today. The New South Wales ICAC confirmed it was investigating Australian Water Holdings in early February. Why did it take more than a month before Senator Sinodinos stood aside and what has changed between today and the last 40 days?

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

The important thing is that Senator Sinodinos has decided to step aside for the good of the government. He has done the right and the honourable thing and he should be given credit by members opposite.

Mr Tony Burke (Watson, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Finance) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Madam Speaker, on a point of order under standing order 104(a): there is no way in the world this is directly relevant to the question that was asked.

A government member interjecting—

I appreciate the comment as to whether the Prime Minister is early in his answer, but if I wait any longer for the point of order I will be told his answer has concluded, so the only chance I get to bring it to your attention is right now.

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

The Manager of Opposition Business will resume his seat. The Prime Minister has concluded his answer!