Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Before I address this matter, I'm going to agree with the Manager of Opposition Business that I did ask for the tenor of language to improve, for the temperature to lower. I think it's fair to say that this week there's been a degradation, and I'd say from both sides. I'm not sure the Manager of Opposition Business wants me to go into all of the 90-second statements and statements that have been made with respect to the Senate motion that's been a hot topic. But I think it would be very remiss of me and disingenuous of the Manager of Opposition Business to ignore where members of the government have been compared to the Ku Klux Klan, and I took no action. It is tough language, but it is a matter for the Prime Minister. I want the language on both sides to improve. The Prime Minister has concluded his answer.

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