House debates

Wednesday, 26 May 2010

State of Origin

4:19 pm

Photo of Andrew SouthcottAndrew Southcott (Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Services, Health and Wellbeing) Share this | | Hansard source

Further to the Prime Minister’s remarks, we cannot let the opportunity go past without making a few observations. As someone who comes from what rugby league would regard as a non-traditional state, I cannot claim a lifelong interest and passion for State of Origin—but I am not sure the Prime Minister can either.

Photo of Harry JenkinsHarry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

Order! The member for Boothby will resume his seat.

Photo of Andrew SouthcottAndrew Southcott (Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Services, Health and Wellbeing) Share this | | Hansard source

I am sure I speak on behalf of a lot of members—

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Order! The member for Boothby will resume his seat.

Photo of Andrew SouthcottAndrew Southcott (Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Services, Health and Wellbeing) Share this | | Hansard source

Dr Southcott interjecting

Photo of Harry JenkinsHarry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

Order! The member for Boothby will resume his seat.

Photo of Andrew SouthcottAndrew Southcott (Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Services, Health and Wellbeing) Share this | | Hansard source

Dr Southcott interjecting

Photo of Harry JenkinsHarry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

Order! The member for Boothby will resume his seat. He will never get a surprise packet again. I can tell you that!