Roger Price (Chifley, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, as you would be aware, during question time a number of members were warned and the sin-bin rule was effected. Can I ask you why a member of the coalition is allowed to interject whilst you are on your feet without attracting a warning?

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

The Chief Opposition Whip is beginning to reflect on the chair.

Roger Price (Chifley, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I do not wish to reflect on the chair. May I observe that you sought to warn a member who was departing and was interjecting as she went through the doorway. We had a division and there was no subsequent dealing with that member, who was highly disorderly.

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

The Chief Opposition Whip will resume his seat. I do not intend to revisit earlier proceedings.