Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

It is an option, but I try to be fair and I try to allow every member to ask their question. Obviously, when a statement is made by another person or world leader, the Prime Minister or any other minister cannot be responsible for it. You can't ask an opinion under the standing orders. I'm going to allow the Leader of the Australian Greens, as I've done with other members, to rephrase the question to ensure that any question he asks is relevant to the Prime Minister or minister's responsibilities.

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