Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Members on my left. I would have thought members on my left would be the last people wanting to delay question time, but they're succeeding. I thank the Leader of the House for his point of order. I'll certainly say this: there are some phrases in questions and, indeed, answers that are less than desirable, but the approach I've taken—and the Leader of the House knows this—is that, whilst I don't think it really adds to our business here in the chamber, if that sort of question is asked, the person asking it should expect at least equal treatment in the reply. The Prime Minister has the call.

Mr Rob Mitchell interjecting—

The member for McEwen—I don't understand what he said, but he's warned anyway. He's too loud! The Prime Minister has the call.

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