Bob McMullan (Fraser, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Federal/State Relations) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I just wanted to give you the opportunity to reflect upon, and report back to the House on, the basis on which you ruled that question out of order, because the standing orders, as well as saying that ministers can be asked questions on matters for which they are responsible, say they can also be asked questions with regard to public affairs with which they are officially connected.

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