House debates Statements by Members
Burt Electorate
Matt Keogh Burt, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Defence Industry
1:51 pm
Quite offensively, last week Armadale, a suburb in the federal electorate of Burt was voted, and I'm quoting the precise language: 'Perth's shittest suburb 2021'. The poll criticised our fashion sense, our willingness to wear—
Llew O'Brien Wide Bay, National Party
Order! The member will withdraw. Just because it's a quote it doesn't mean you can use unparliamentary terms in the chamber.
Matt Keogh Burt, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Defence Industry
I was offended as well, Mr Deputy Speaker O'Brien.
Llew O'Brien Wide Bay, National Party
No. You will withdraw unreservedly.
Matt Keogh Burt, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Defence Industry
I'll withdraw. The poll criticised our fashion sense, our willingness to wear shoes or not and our intellect. It even criticised our 'towers of shopping trolleys', positively works of modern art—
Tony Smith Speaker
The member needs to withdraw unconditionally or I'm going to sit him down. It's a simple fact.
Matt Keogh Burt, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Defence Industry
I withdraw, Mr Speaker.
Matt Keogh Burt, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Defence Industry
Unconditionally, and I agree: it was terrible language. That's why I'm offended on behalf of my—
Tony Smith Speaker
No, you can just resume your seat. This is ridiculous. It's not a negotiation. You're not going to come in here and swear. The Practice is very clear. You're lucky you're not being named or ejected. It's not what schoolchildren come to hear, and there's no need for it. I'm calling the next speaker.