Queensland’s Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has been left embarrassed after a press conference where she said federal defence minister Peter Dutton had dodged her call and didn't reply to her "call me back" text over exemptions for ADF personnel returning from Afghanistan.
Mr Dutton fired back immediately in a tweet, denying ever receiving a text or call from her.
Yvette D'ath’s comment this morning that she called and or texted me is untrue. I have not had any contact from her.
— Peter Dutton (@PeterDutton_MP) September 8, 2021
D’Ath showed her phone to journalists that she tried to message and call Dutton.
Health Minister has shown journalists her phone which lists a phone call and text message to @PeterDutton_MP
My text photo is a bit blurry but it asks him to call her. https://t.co/84jW7xDeg9 pic.twitter.com/sm4d58yGIR
— Ben Murphy (@BenBMurph) September 8, 2021
Qld Health Minister @YvetteDAth shows off text to @PeterDutton_MP pic.twitter.com/32eHKfDZwZ
— Lydia Lynch (@LydiaLynch101) September 8, 2021
It appears she did indeed try to call and text Mr Dutton but on a wrong number.
Well, I can confirm I now have Peter Dutton’s correct number!
The number I was given had an incorrect digit.
We’ve since spoken and he’s assured me the Commonwealth are comfortable with the approach being taken by Queensland and the ADF to ensure our diggers come home safely.
— Yvette D'Ath MP (@YvetteDAth) September 8, 2021
The two have since spoken over the phone.
“We’ve since spoken and he’s assured me the Commonwealth are comfortable with the approach being taken by Queensland and the ADF to ensure our diggers come home safely,” Ms D’Ath tweeted;
