Christopher Pyne (Sturt, Liberal Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, the standing orders are very clear that the Prime Minister can direct the question to any member of the front bench that he chooses. Fortunately, in this government we have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the people that the Prime Minister can choose from. Of course, the minister for housing is entirely appropriate, as would be, for example, the Minister for Small Business, the Assistant Treasurer, the Treasurer or, indeed, myself as the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science. The Prime Minister has chosen to do so; he is entirely in order.

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