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Dr CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (17:26): Sir, my question is again to you. What authority does the Speaker have to demand that witnesses do not speak to anyone about the investigation?

The SPEAKER (17:26): Again, I refer to my earlier statement that I made today.

Mr Malinauskas interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, you are cautioned. If I hear talkback over me when I'm giving an answer, you will be leaving. I understand that this is an emotional issue and a contentious one, but I'm trying to be respectful and I expect the same respect back.