Andrew Wallace (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The Leader of the Opposition will resume his seat. What I would say, as I have previously said in the last year, referring particularly to the Jenkins report that we discussed so well and debated so well today in a respectful manner, is that I believe that the Australian parliament and the Australian people are looking for a greater degree of respect in this place—on that I do agree.

In relation to the original point of order that was raised by the Manager of Opposition Business: when the question is asked about alternative approaches or alternative policies, the Treasurer is entitled to address any alternatives other than the government's, but I would remind the House that that should be done in a respectful manner and not by way of personal attacks. The Treasurer has the call.

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