Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Can I just say there's another problem with that, with respect to the Manager of Opposition Business. He talks about what the question goes to. There was a question at the end that was really an accusation. I'm not going to repeat it but it was a very—

Mr Conroy interjecting—

Member for Shortland, most people asking questions want to stay to hear the answer. That's the purpose. It had a long preamble with a question at the end that could have related to anything, frankly. That's why I've been listening to the minister—

Mr Burke interjecting—

The Manager of Opposition Business will not abuse points of order like that. In doing that, he has confirmed my ruling: the minister is in order.

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