House debates

Thursday, 10 August 2017

Questions without Notice

Marriage

2:11 pm

Photo of Tanya PlibersekTanya Plibersek (Sydney, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that Commonwealth Electoral Act protections against electoral fraud, bribery and intimidation don't apply to his $122 million survey?

2:12 pm

Photo of Malcolm TurnbullMalcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | | Hansard source

The survey, as she describes it, will give every single Australian their say.

Mr Bowen interjecting

Ms Catherine King interjecting

It will be conducted in accordance with the law. It will give every Australian their say, and I encourage every Australian to exercise their right to have their say.

Photo of Tony SmithTony Smith (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

The member for Ballarat will leave under 94(a). The member for Sydney will resume her seat for a second. The member for McMahon is warned!

The member for Ball a rat then left the chamber.