Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Just before I call the Treasurer, I'm going to say to the House that the levels of interjections are not only disruptive but also demeaning to the House. When I became Speaker I said that of course this is a debating chamber where there'll be a vigorous debate—and there should be. But it doesn't have to be loud all the time or rude all the time with some of the personal abuse that's coming out. I'm not going to yell back; I'm just giving fair warning: I'm going to deal with it. I really am.

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