Sussan Ley (Farrer, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Women) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. I refer to the allegations that were made today by the chief of staff to the Deputy Prime Minister. When did the Deputy Prime Minister first speak with the Prime Minister or his office about the allegations of bullying within the Deputy Prime Minister's office?

Richard Marles (Corio, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank you for the question. As I referred to in my previous answer, I'm limited in how much we can now talk about this, given that this is in the hands of lawyers. In answer to your question, specifically, what I can say is that it is evident now, on the record, that I've been working with the Prime Minister's office for months in respect of this matter and the Prime Minister has been made aware of this.