Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The Manager of Opposition Business will resume his seat for a second. Members on both sides will cease interjecting. As I have said many times, they expect me to hear the question. If they want me to rule on it—

Mr Fitzgibbon interjecting—

The member for Hunter! Perhaps he is sitting close to the door for a reason. I want to hear the Manager of Opposition Business in silence. The Manager of Opposition Business will begin his question again.

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