House debates State of Origin

Wednesday, 26 May 2010 House of Representatives

Andrew Southcott

Andrew Southcott Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Services, Health and Wellbeing

4:19 pm

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

Harry Jenkins Speaker

Order! The member for Boothby will resume his seat.

Andrew Southcott

Andrew Southcott Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Services, Health and Wellbeing

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

Harry Jenkins

Harry Jenkins Speaker

Order! The member for Boothby will resume his seat.

Andrew Southcott

Andrew Southcott Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Services, Health and Wellbeing

Dr Southcott interjecting

Harry Jenkins

Harry Jenkins Speaker

Order! The member for Boothby will resume his seat.

Andrew Southcott

Andrew Southcott Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Services, Health and Wellbeing

Dr Southcott interjecting

Harry Jenkins

Harry Jenkins Speaker

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