House debates

Monday, 14 September 2015

Questions without Notice

Abbott Government

2:08 pm

Photo of Bill ShortenBill Shorten (Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister said earlier today, 'I am worried about being the best possible Prime Minister.' Can the Prime Minister nominate a single person sitting behind him who thinks he is the best possible Prime Minister?

Photo of Christopher PyneChristopher Pyne (Sturt, Liberal Party, Leader of the House) Share this | | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, on a point of order: I am one, but that question is clearly out of order. It is not about the Prime Minister's responsibilities, it is simply an argument dressed up as a question and should be ruled out of order.

Photo of Tony SmithTony Smith (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

Yes, I agree. I am ruling the question out of order. I have had time to study the Hansard, in this regard. I am calling the member for Swan.