Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The Deputy Prime Minister will pause. Members on my left will cease interjecting. The member for Macquarie is persistently interjecting. I will not tolerate members who ignore my repeated warnings. I'm trying to listen to the Deputy Prime Minister's answer, which I'm finding difficult. Those behind the Manager of Opposition Business are the first to complain when I'm asked to rule on a point of order and I haven't heard everything. I am going to labour the point. It prevents me doing my job, and it's disruptive to the house. If you think it makes any political difference, you're wrong. You're all wearing masks. It's just a loud wall of noise. The Deputy Prime Minister has the call.

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