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Stephen Bates gives examples and cites his sources and then asked the speaker to consider the request. We will let you know when we get an answer.
12m ago22.12 EDT
Stephen Bates outlines referral case for Scott Morrison
For those who missed it, here is some of what Stephen Bates had to say in the house a few minutes ago:
The member for Cook made statements in the House in relation to the robodebt scheme that have subsequently been shown to be false by the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.
Just last week, the member for Cook made statements that clearly contradict the findings of the royal commission.
This is the first sitting week since these statements were made, and the earliest opportunity I’ve had to present this matter to the House in the manner required.
In response to a question without notice on 11 June 2020, the member for Cook stated:
“Where we have advice and where matters indicate, as has been the case in relation to the use of income averaging as the sole determinant of raising a debt, then obviously government practices change”.
At no point did the member for Cook report to the House that the robodebt scheme was implemented without legislative change, and was therefore illegal.
Even after the full release of the report of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme, the member for Cook has deliberately made assertions that are clearly false.
Given the evidence before the royal commission, and the timing of the report, it appears clear that he not only deliberately made false statements, but did so in order to mislead the House.
Updated at 22.17 EDT14m ago22.09 EDT
National cabinet to meet next week in Brisbane
National cabinet is being called together – the next meeting will be held in the greatest nation on earth’s capital (Brisbane) on 16 August.
On the agenda?
Housing and planning reforms (no surprise there) ‘including proposals to increasing housing supply and affordability’.
There will also be some health chat.
Anthony Albanese:
I am looking forward to meeting with first ministers this month for positive and constructive discussions on Australia’s national priorities.
Our key priority for this meeting is increasing housing supply and affordability across Australia.
Updated at 22.19 EDT19m ago22.05 EDT
As expected, there is no immediate response – Milton Dick is going to consider the matter and tell the parliament his decision a little bit later on.
Updated at 22.08 EDT20m ago22.03 EDT
Parliament begins with the question of Scott Morrison
Greens MP Stephen Bates is…
2023-08-07 21:14:58
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