George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

This is the Australian parliament after all. We are meant to have a sense of humour. The minister said that he was telling a joke. He is illustrating his joke with three well-known nicknames. He hasn't referred to any member of this house or of another place. He is merely telling a joke in a good Australian vernacular. And, in applying the standing orders, Mr President, might I respectfully submit that you ought to acknowledge that fact.