Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, 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 member claim to have been misrepresented?

Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I do.

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

You may proceed.

Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Today in question time the member for Tangney and Special Minister of State said that he contacted my chief of staff about statements I had made on the consultation of Australian of the Year Grace Tame about the national child sex abuse prevention strategy. The Special Minister of State questioned the accuracy of my comments. I stand by my statement. I believe Ms Grace Tame and pay tribute to her bravery as a survivor and advocate for those who have suffered child sexual abuse.