Andrew Wallace (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The Leader of the Opposition will resume his seat. It's not in order for a member of parliament to accuse—just hear me out for an moment. It is not in order for a member of parliament to accuse another member of parliament to have acted criminally. Over the last week there have been discussions around mates being in jail, and it is sailing close to the wind. Whilst it's not technically a breach of the standing orders, it is sailing close to the wind. I would just ask the Prime Minister and all members to be very, very mindful that, whilst an accusation may not allude to criminal conduct, there is a form of guilt by association type arrangement. I would ask the Prime Minister to be careful with his wording, please.

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