Senator CORMANN (Western Australia—Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister for Finance, Special Minister of State and Vice-President of the Executive Council) (14:49): I reject the premise of the question. I clearly pointed out yesterday—and I'll point out again—the Prime Minister's office has an administrative role. For decisions in relation to the National Party's allocation of personal staff—as part of our coalition agreement—and the Prime Minister fulfils his function in an administrative fashion, as I have previously indicated.
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