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The member for Watson will resume his seat. It is a very tough question, and I agree that the answer is tough.

Opposition members interjecting—

I will address this matter without interjections from those opposite. Now, I agree it is tough language. It is tough language, but I am listening very carefully, and I believe it is still within the Practice. It is very close. What the Prime Minister cannot do is directly reflect on any member of parliament. As I said, he is close to the line. I am allowing tough questions and tough answers. The Prime Minister has the call, but I remind him of the distinction that he needs to draw. The Prime Minister will resume his seat. The member for Petrie on a—

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