The frontbench of the coalition has suggested Anthony Albanese change the date of parliament on November 5 so MPs can fly to Melbourne for the race.
The frontbench of the coalition has suggested Anthony Albanese change the time of parliament on November 5 so MPs can fly to Melbourne for the race.
Labor MP and assistant minister to the PM Patrick Gorman lashed the coalition's plea for Melbourne Cup to take precedent over Question Time. "If Mr. Dutton and his frontbenchers think that we should change the dates of Parliament so they can go to the Melbourne Cup, well, they should come into Parliament today and move that motion."Gorman said he "dares" the Liberal frontbenchers to take this issue to parliament today.
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