Legislative Council Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1) 55 1 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Personal Explanation Personal Explanation Questions on Notice Questions on Notice The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO Legislative Council The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO (15:10): I seek leave to make a personal explanation. Members interjecting: The President Legislative Council The PRESIDENT: Order! I am sure leave will be granted. The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO Legislative Council The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO: I ask the Hon. Mr Wortley to withdraw and apologise for his comments about my colleagues and I that were made earlier. I query whether he would characterise a male member of the parliament in this manner. Using words such as 'screeching' or 'decibels' or 'OH&S issues' is highly offensive, and I ask you to withdraw and apologise immediately. The President Legislative Council The PRESIDENT: I believe the question is directed to the Hon. Mr Wortley, who can choose to answer it or not. The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY Legislative Council The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (15:10): This should not be a gender issue; this is a health and safety issue. If there were three males over there screeching in such a high-pitched voice I would say the same thing.