David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the member for Barker. On the second point, I will make further inquiries on the temperature and see what action can be taken. In response to the first point that the member for Barker raises, I refer him to page 499 of House of Representatives Practice. The words that I think are appropriate are:

The determination as to whether words used in the House are offensive or disorderly rests with the Chair, and the Chair’s judgment depends on the nature of the word and the context in which it is used.

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