Peter Slipper (Fisher, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Before I call the Leader of the Nationals, I would encourage all members to read the provisions of standing order 89 regarding offensive words. The standing order says:

A Member must not use offensive words against:

(a) either House of the Parliament or a Member of the Parliament—

and it then goes on to talk about the judiciary. House of Representatives Practice says on page 501:

An accusation that a Member has lied or deliberately misled is clearly an imputation of an improper motive.

I believe that in the debate that is underway there has been some use of inappropriate words and I would counsel all members to ensure that there is not a repetition.

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