Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I have a question to you. It was fairly obvious during question time today that a number of opposition members, in particular the member for Grayndler, the member for Swan and the member for Lilley, were standing during prime ministerial answers in ways which were clearly designed to block the camera shot of the Prime Minister while he was giving answers.

Opposition Members:

Opposition members interjecting—

Lindsay Tanner (Melbourne, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Finance) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

It’s not our fault he’s short.

David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Order! The member for Melbourne is also warned.

Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I would be grateful if you could review the footage and consider whether this is the kind of conduct that lowers the dignity of the House.

David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank the Leader of the House—

Opposition Members:

Opposition members interjecting—

David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Order! I am responding to the question. I thank the Leader of the House for his question. I will view the footage and consider a response.