Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I would like to raise a point of order. I refer you to page 188 of House of Representatives Practice, which states:

The opportunity to raise a point of order should not be misused to deliberately disrupt proceedings or to respond to debate. If this is, or is anticipated to be, the case, or if the Speaker believes that he or she is aware of the issues, Speakers have cut short the point of order ... Members have been disciplined by the Chair for raising spurious or frivolous points of order and for persisting with matters after the Chair has ruled.

Mr Speaker, to assist you I bring that to your attention.

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