Andrew Nikolic (Bass, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I refer the honourable member to page 524 of the Practice, which deals with this issue. It is fair enough to have a general conversation about royal commissions but when he is identifying individuals who are before the royal commission before the royal commission has reached conclusions then that is appalling.

Mr Deputy Speaker, the other point of order I would like to raise is under standing order 90, reflections on members. The honourable member has asserted that the Prime Minister is forcing the opposition leader before the royal commission. That is a false assertion and reflection on the Prime Minister. Mr Shorten has decided to appear of his own recognisance.

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