Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded to reports he never disclosed his son’s membership to the exclusive Qantas Chairman’s Lounge.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday says he complies “completely” with the parliamentary register of interests.National Party leader David Littleproud has urged the media not to get into “personal attacks of family members”.
When asked in Melbourne about Nathan’s PwC internship and membership to the invite-only Chairman’s Lounge, the prime minister said: “I completely comply with all the requirements of the register”.“He’s a young person trying to make his way in the world, and it’s up to you to ask whatever questions you like, but I refer you to David Littleproud’s comments that were entirely appropriate.”
Mr Littleproud earlier told Sky News that he knew Nathan Albanese personally and that “he’ll make a great contribution to wherever he goes”. “I don’t think we need to get into the personal attacks of family members, from my perspective anyway,” Mr Littleproud said.
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