Member for Waite

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (17:02): Thank you, Mr Speaker. My question is to you. Did the Speaker consult with the victims of the member for Waite before making a decision to appoint a private investigator rather than use a public authority?

The Hon. S.K. KNOLL: Point of order, Mr Speaker: that question seeks to insert fact and argument under standing order 97.

The SPEAKER (17:02): All I am going to say to the leader is that I am going to respectfully refer to my earlier statements. The member for Hammond has the call.