Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I am not sure that any of it pertains to my portfolio or my duties representing the Prime Minister, but I do understand that there are at least two investigations into matters related to the Health Services Union, one being conducted by Fair Work Australia and one involving the police. I am not sure of their exact terms of reference, whether particular individuals are being investigated or whether it is a broader investigation into matters and allegations made in relation to the administration of the HSU. I am aware that those investigations are occurring, as is everyone who has read the newspapers in this country.

I also note that Mr Williamson has resigned his position as a vice-president of the Australian Labor Party nationally. That is obviously a decision for him. I note that that has been reported in today's paper, and that is all I know about the matter. I have read the reports that he has resigned, and that was obviously a decision for him.