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

Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Does the Leader of the Opposition claim to have been misrepresented?

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

Yes, I do.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Leader of the Opposition may proceed.

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

In question time today the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection made allegations in relation to my visit to the Oaky North mine. As I said last week, I do not condone unlawful or disrespectful behaviour whoever does it.

Peter Dutton (Dickson, Liberal Party, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Then why do you turn up to support it?

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The minister!

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

As a father, I can tell you that I find that sort of language disgusting and abhorrent. If it is true it must immediately be reported to the police. These workers have been locked out by a multinational company until they accept cuts to their pay and conditions, but there is never an excuse for this type of language.

Peter Dutton (Dickson, Liberal Party, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Give back the money!

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The minister will cease interjecting.