Jamie Briggs (Mayo, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, in the last couple of sitting days it has become clear—and I ask you to consider this point—that when members on this side make personal explanations the Leader of the House seeks to interrupt and put the explanations into question. I ask you to consider whether this is a—

Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The member for Mayo will resume his seat.

Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Albanese interjecting

Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Order! I have made it clear that I am not taking questions on the processes of the House. They can be dealt with as a point of order at the time. I have been consistent in that. People can shake their heads all they like. I will take questions about the administration of the department, but I am not re-entering debates about things that have transpired in the chamber.