House of Assembly - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2)
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Member for Waite

Dr CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:47): My question is to you, Mr Speaker. On what basis did the Speaker inform the house that no complaint had been made to the equal opportunity commissioner as of yesterday?

The SPEAKER (14:47): I thank the deputy leader for her question. I have now made a public advice to the media on 17 January. I made what I thought was quite a comprehensive statement to the house and I think the matter is covered in that statement, especially from yesterday. I appreciate the question by the deputy leader but, respectfully, I don't think I have anything further to add to that statement.

Ms Cook: Can't you answer it?

The SPEAKER: Member for Hurtle Vale, you can leave for the remainder of question time.

Ms Cook: Seriously?

The SPEAKER: Yes. I am well aware that I can name the member and I can always ratchet up these things.

Mr Brown: Is that a threat?

The SPEAKER: No, it's a fact.

The honourable member for Hurtle Vale having withdrawn from the chamber: