House debates

Wednesday, 18 March 2009

Questions without Notice

Alcopops

2:56 pm

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This is akin to a ruling that I gave the day before yesterday, whilst I appreciate that it is in a totally different context. The clearest rulings that have been given about these matters have been given by Speaker Snedden, as quoted in House of Representatives Practice. For some, when we read the outcome of the implementation of what Speaker Snedden indicates, it is a tough business. Often remarks made in the context of us as members of parliament and in the political profession would be seen as being things that we would not wish to be entered into the debate. But, as Speaker Snedden said, the fact that we are in the public eye from time to time means that things like this occur and comments are made, and, no matter how harsh they appear, it is probably the judgment of others that decides these matters.

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