Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The Prime Minister can resume his seat. The Leader of the Opposition knows the rules on props. If the Leader of the Opposition and other members want me to take more stringent action—I have been reasonably lenient on the subject; too lenient, in fact, particularly with respect to newspapers, which is outlined in the PracticeI can reiterate the Practice in tedious detail, if members want that. When I ask someone not to use props, I expect them to comply. And I can say to the Leader of the Opposition that it cuts both ways. The Prime Minister has the call.

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