House debates

Thursday, 6 June 2024

Questions without Notice

Australian Greens

2:09 pm

Photo of David LittleproudDavid Littleproud (Maranoa, National Party, Shadow Minister for Agriculture) | | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister commit to preferencing Greens candidates last in every electorate at the next election?

Photo of Milton DickMilton Dick (Speaker) | | Hansard source

There are some difficulties with—

I know. The Leader of the Opposition will cease. Just under the standing orders and practice, it has been normal that operations of the party can't be answered, but, if the Prime Minister wishes to answer the question, he can. The Prime Minister has the call.

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) | | Hansard source

Thanks, Mr Speaker. You've hinted in your ruling what my answer will be, Mr Speaker, which is that those matters are all matters for the organisation of the party that we went through. We certainly won't be taking lectures from the mob who want to preference One Nation.

Photo of Milton DickMilton Dick (Speaker) | | Hansard source

Order! The member for Barker.