Sam Dastyari (NSW, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. I refer to comments by the Minister for Communication, Mr Turnbull, who said it is very important that the government 'respect and show due empathy' for families and mothers. Minister, considering that it is a matter of fact that senior members of your government and your cabinet have used the word 'rorters' and the word 'frauds' to describe these mothers, is that showing due respect— (Time expired)

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