Andrew Southcott (Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Services, Health and Wellbeing) | Link to 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.

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

Order! The member for Boothby will resume his seat.

Andrew Southcott (Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Services, Health and Wellbeing) | Link to this | Hansard source

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

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

Order! The member for Boothby will resume his seat.

Andrew Southcott (Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Services, Health and Wellbeing) | Link to this | Hansard source

Dr Southcott interjecting

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

Order! The member for Boothby will resume his seat.

Andrew Southcott (Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Services, Health and Wellbeing) | Link to this | Hansard source

Dr Southcott interjecting

Harry Jenkins (Speaker) | Link to 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!