Cathy McGowan (Indi, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I wish to make a personal explanation.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Does the honourable member claim to have been misrepresented?

Cathy McGowan (Indi, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Yes.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Please proceed.

Cathy McGowan (Indi, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I claim to be misrepresented and to have been inaccurately quoted by The Border Mail on Saturday, 3 September. I am reported in The Border Mailas having said that you, Mr Speaker, requested 'text me' and requested that I 'turn back'. This is a misquote. The full interview was recorded and can be found on The Border Mail website. For any embarrassment taken by you, Mr Speaker, please accept my apologies.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank the member for Indi. I think all members who were here on the Thursday night know that I did not have a phone with me up here.