Ed Husic (Chifley, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I want to make a statement of a personal nature under standing order 68.

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

The member for Chifley may proceed on indulgence.

Ed Husic (Chifley, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

During question time today, the Prime Minister made a reference to our side of politics, claiming that we were anti-Semitic. As someone who has spoken up against anti-Semitism and spoken up on behalf of mistreatment of Jews, particularly during various parts of the last century, that is a deeply offensive statement. I imagine that I am not the only person on this side who feels strongly about this and feels that the Prime Minister should do the right thing and withdraw that comment.