Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The Leader of the Opposition has made his point of order. I say to the Deputy Prime Minister that it was a specific question. But, having said that, the way it's phrased can't compel, as I've said—

Ms Plibersek interjecting—

Member for Sydney!

As I've said before, questions might be framed to try and elicit a yes or no answer. Even though that is the case, the minister is not compelled to give a yes or no answer. But the Deputy Prime Minister must be relevant to the question of infrastructure in the Northern Territory. I will call him back to the dispatch box, but infrastructure outside the Northern Territory isn't relevant. He can refer to the budget in regard to the Northern Territory.

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