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I'll speak on that point of order. I did call the member for Cooper. The Leader of the House rose straight away. Under the—

Mr Brian Mitchell interjecting—

The member for Lyons is about to not vote. Under the standing orders, whenever anyone rises on a point of order, it's my obligation to call them. The Manager of Opposition Business expects me to call him immediately when he rises on a point of order. I don't think the point he's making is a reflection on me. That's just the standing orders.

Ms Kearney interjecting—

Well, I'd say to the member for Cooper, some people approach the dispatch box talking!

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