John Murphy (Lowe, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, in relation to the Prime Minister adding to an answer from the member for Lilley’s question—

David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Is the member for Lowe asking a question?

John Murphy (Lowe, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Yes, I am. It is in relation to when a member wants to make a personal explanation because they have been misrepresented. It was apparent from what the Prime Minister just said that the member for Lilley had faithfully recorded what the Governor of the Reserve Bank had said, so I want to know from you why the Prime Minister was allowed to debate it, because he added—

David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Order! The member for Lowe would be aware that the Prime Minister sought leave to make a personal explanation. He did not seek leave to add to an answer, so the Prime Minister got the call on that basis.

John Murphy (Lowe, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

He made it clear that he was not misrepresented, because the Prime Minister acknowledged that what the member for Lilley—

David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The member for Lowe will resume his seat. The Prime Minister sought leave and was given leave.