Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the House) | Link to this | Hansard source

My question is addressed to the Prime Minister. Given that today is the Treasurer’s 50th birthday, will the Prime Minister now do the right thing and, after 11 long years, invite the Treasurer and Mrs Costello to dinner at the Lodge tonight?

John Howard (Bennelong, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) | Link to this | Hansard source

I am afraid my diary is full for tonight because I am going to the Treasurer’s drinks party.

Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the House) | Link to this | Hansard source

Any night will do, Mr Speaker!

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

Order! The member will resume his seat.

Opposition Members:

Opposition members interjecting—

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

Members are holding up their own question time.