Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I'm going to rule on this very clearly for the benefit of all members. Not all members will have been watching Senate estimates yesterday, but the President of the Senate made very clear his approach and, indeed, my approach to answering questions once a criminal investigation has begun. He made that abundantly clear, and I completely concur with him. Statements on our behalf have made that very clear. I've listened to the Manager of Opposition Business. I've listened to what he has had to say, but the question, as it's framed, is not within the responsibility of the Prime Minister. I'll move to the next question.

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