Personal Explanation

Dr WEBSTER (Mallee) (16:56): I really appreciate this opportunity to correct the record. Yesterday, in answering a question, the Prime Minister asserted that I had organised protests—one in Horsham and one in Ballarat. I did not organise any protest. I stood with my community, who did organise those protests. I made a statement yesterday that I had been misrepresented and that I did not organise the protests. The Prime Minister, today, continued his untruths in the House, despite that statement of misrepresentation. He said that I tell people to get out there and bring a noose to a public meeting. The Prime Minister's aggression today to three women in the opposition says more about his character. As for his agenda for a kinder, gentler parliament, it's far to be seen. Not only can the Prime Minister not answer questions that he's asked; he cannot tell the truth.

House adjourned at 1 6 : 58