House debates

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Questions without Notice

Australian Water Holdings

2:17 pm

Photo of Bill ShortenBill Shorten (Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. When did the Prime Minister first discuss with Senator Sinodinos his involvement with Australian Water Holdings, and did the Prime Minister conduct those discussions before appointing former Assistant Treasurer Sinodinos to the ministry?

Photo of Tony AbbottTony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | | Hansard source

The important thing is that Senator Sinodinos has done the right and decent thing. He has stepped aside for the duration of this matter, and that is why am looking forward to his restoration to the ministry.