Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Member for McMahon, you're testing not just my patience. I'll make two points. Whilst it's unorthodox, certainly the Manager of Opposition Business well knows I've seen many examples where that has occurred. But practice also makes very clear, and I can point out to ministers, that they are entitled, if a question relates to another portfolio, to refer that to a relevant minister if they wish to. That's a right they have. I will leave it in the hands of the Leader of the House whether he wishes to answer it or refer it to a relevant minister.

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