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

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 (Speaker) | Link to this | Hansard source

Order! The minister has made his point.