MP suffers collapse during speech in parliament
Labor MP Chris Hayes suffered a collapse while giving a speech during parliament at Midday on Thursday.
The politician was speaking about child sexual abuse when he suddenly said “I’ve got a problem” and clutched at his chest.
Mr Hayes was taken to hospital.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese says his collapse was a "sudden medical event".
According to Mr Albanese, the MP “recovered quickly".
The opposition leader praised Labor MP Dr Mike Freelander and Nationals MP Dr David Gillespie for rushing to provide Mr Hayes with assistance.
"He is in good spirits, and we all wish him a very speedy recovery and I say to the chief opposition whip, if you want to leave he should just ask for it," Mr Albanese said.
"There are easier ways to get it then what occurred this morning."
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has offered his support to Mr Hayes.
Before thanking Mr Albanese for the health update, he sent prayers to the MP and his family.
"We may disagree on many things in this place, but we all agree Chris Hayes is a very good bloke," Mr Morrison said on Thursday.
The MP, who is the Chief Opposition Whip, was speaking on the anniversary of the national apology to survivors and victims of institutional child sexual abuse before the incident.
Mr Hayes has held the seat of Fowler in Sydney's south-west since 2010.