Member for Waite

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (17:33): Thank you, Mr Speaker, my question is to you: what possible reason is there for the Speaker to deny a witness making a representation to the investigator?

The Hon. S.K. KNOLL: Point of order: standing order 97.

The SPEAKER: I have the point of order. That question did contain argument.

Mr Malinauskas: How? I'm asking—

The SPEAKER: Because you are accusing me—I don't need the gesticulation. I have been very good to the leader today. I have allowed him to ask his questions. I am going to uphold the point of order—but, in the event that I didn't, I am going to refer the leader back to my statements that I have made on this matter. The member for King and then the deputy leader.