House debates State of Origin

Wednesday, 26 May 2010 House of Representatives

Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House

4:20 pm

On behalf of New South Wales members on both sides of the House, I think it is of critical importance that the Blues get a great deal of support tonight. It is a great event. Can I draw your attention to a serious issue that has been raised by my department—that is, in the Senate the estimates committees are continuing to sit during the State of Origin game. That shows that there are not enough senators from New South Wales or Queensland!

Harry Jenkins

Harry Jenkins Speaker

Order! The minister has made his point.