House debates Questions to the Speaker
Parliamentary Behaviour
Tony Abbott Warringah, Liberal Party, Leader of the House
3:15 pm
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.
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Opposition Members:
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Lindsay Tanner Melbourne, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Finance
It’s not our fault he’s short.
Tony Abbott Warringah, Liberal Party, Leader of the House
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.
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Opposition Members:
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David Hawker Speaker
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.