Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The Deputy Prime Minister needs to address members by their correct titles. It would also help—

Honourable members interjecting—

This might take a long time.

Mr Joyce interjecting—

I have not called the Deputy Prime Minister yet. Deputy Prime Minister, you do not have the call. I have not finished addressing the House. It is early in question time. In response to the Manager of Opposition Business: yes; the Deputy Prime Minister will refer to members by their correct titles. It would assist the Speaker in hearing everything that the Deputy Prime Minister says if the level of interjections are lower. I would like to ask the House to lower the volume, or I will start doing it. The Deputy Prime Minister has the call.

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