Page 3708 - Week 13 - Wednesday, 17 October 1990
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Mr Jensen: Come on, Rosemary. Stop playing games.
MS FOLLETT: Mr Speaker, I have been accused of playing games; I have been accused of trying to shut down the debate; I have already sat down once when a speaker for the other side was slow to his feet.
Mr Kaine: Well, do it again. That is all you have to do.
MS FOLLETT: I, of course, am prepared to do so again, but I am not a mind reader. If you want to speak, stand up.
MR SPEAKER: Thank you, Ms Follett. I would agree with that position. Several times members have been slow in getting to their feet.
Mr Kaine: The Leader of the Opposition is getting a bit tetchy.
MS FOLLETT: I am indeed. I am furious with you. You are idiots.
MR SPEAKER: Order!
Mr Kaine: On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I require, through you, that the Leader of the Opposition withdraw that last statement. Do not say you did not hear it.
MR SPEAKER: I did not hear that statement. Please proceed, Mr Humphries.
Mr Duby: Mr Speaker, surely - - -
MR SPEAKER: I will not be challenged. Please proceed, Mr Humphries.
Mr Kaine: Mr ex-Speaker.
Mr Connolly: Mr Speaker, I demand that the Chief Minister withdraw that intimidatory statement. He said "ex-Speaker". Mr Speaker, that should be read into the record.
MR SPEAKER: I did not hear that.
Mr Kaine: If he cannot hear one statement, he obviously cannot hear the other, Mr Connolly.
Mr Connolly: What an extraordinary threat. What an extraordinary piece of intimidation.
MR SPEAKER: Order!
Mr Connolly: Mr Speaker, I am glad I am not in your shoes in the joint party room.
MR SPEAKER: Order! Thank you, Mr Connolly. I have selective hearing.
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