Peter Dutton (Dickson, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, if your interpretation of the standing orders, as you say, is to be applied—and I respect the judgment that you've given to the chamber—and if the Prime Minister cannot be directed to provide the date, which is what we're seeking in relation to this matter, is it in order for the Prime Minister then to stray into other areas, even in relation to the same issue? When he goes beyond giving the date, which is what we've asked—you say that can't be done, and we take your advice in relation to that—how is it possible for him then to be broad ranging even on this topic without you bringing him into line?

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