Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The Leader of the Opposition will resume his seat. The call is going to alternate to the opposition side, as a matter of course. I just say to the Leader of the Opposition: given his position, of course, indulgences are granted. Under the Practice, only directly offensive remarks or unparliamentary remarks are required to be withdrawn. I think I've been fair in letting each side have their say, and I think the best thing to do is call the member for Cowan, who was seeking the call.

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