Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Just before I call the Prime Minister, members on my right will cease interjecting. I have not called the Prime Minister. I am going to address the point of order. I know everyone wants to move quickly, but I think if a point of order is made I should be able to address it. The Manager of Opposition Business well knows that, whilst a specific question of that nature can be asked, they cannot demand a certain answer. The Prime Minister is in order. He is on the policy topic of the question. He is directly addressing—

Opposition members interjecting—

If you are interjecting you are arguing with me, and that is perilous, I am telling you! The Prime Minister is directly addressing the substance of the question. He is in order. The Prime Minister has the call.

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