Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The Manager of Opposition Business can resume his seat. I did get to listen to the question without interjection, unlike the answer. The Prime Minister is in order because the first part of the question merely asked him whether he was aware of Senate estimates evidence. On that basis, he is answering in the way that he sees fit. The second part was certainly more specific. So, Prime Minister, I'm listening to you very closely. If those behind the Manager of Opposition Business would assist me and, I would also say, assist the Manager of Opposition Business and stop interjecting, I'll be able to listen to the answer to check that the Prime Minister continues to be relevant.

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