House debates Questions without Notice

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Thursday, 4 February 2016 House of Representatives

Christopher Pyne

Christopher Pyne Sturt, Liberal Party, Leader of the House

2:58 pm

Mr Speaker, further on the point of order, there has been absolutely no suggestion whatsoever that any actions have been taken by the Prime Minister either as Prime Minister or as Minister for Communications. Question time is not an expedition in fishing—it is not a fishing exercise. If the opposition has any evidence to put to the House, that is a different matter—but they cannot simply raise matters on the never-never and expect an answer. It is not within the standing orders.

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