Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Just before I call the Treasurer, members on my left will cease interjecting.

Mr Conroy interjecting—

If the member for Shortland could stop mindlessly interjecting. Members on my left, if they can contain themselves, may be interested in why I was trying to listen to the question closely. I suspect the Manager of Opposition Business will agree with me. The last part of that question is in order. The first part of that question is completely out of order. Questions cannot be asked about opposition policies, because ministers are not responsible for them. The Treasurer will address himself to the second part of the question. I hope members realise why I want to listen to questions.

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