Page 2337 - Week 09 - Wednesday, 16 September 1992
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Mr Berry: It is relevant, Mr Kaine says; so it is all right.
Mr Kaine: To the extent that he is being misrepresented.
MADAM SPEAKER: Members, I am about to speak about Mr Humphries's point of order. Thank you, Mr Humphries, for drawing that to my attention. I will listen to Ms Ellis and determine whether it is in order or not. For the time being, we will listen to her speech.
Mr Kaine: You will not rule on it. Yes, noted.
MADAM SPEAKER: Mr Kaine, I will remind you that I am the Speaker and there is a standing order about reflections on the Speaker.
Mr Kaine: I wish you would act like it, Madam Speaker, and rule on it.
MADAM SPEAKER: Mr Kaine, I am standing, and I ask you to withdraw that rudeness, please.
Mr Kaine: Madam Speaker, would you like to tell me what it is that you want me to withdraw?
MADAM SPEAKER: Your comment that was a reflection on my ruling, Mr Kaine.
Mr Kaine: I made no comment that was a reflection on you, Madam Speaker - unless you can tell me what it is.
Mr Connolly: You did. You said that you wish she would act like a Speaker.
MADAM SPEAKER: That is what I heard, Mr Kaine.
Mr Kaine: Would you like to tell me what it is that you want me to withdraw?
MADAM SPEAKER: Mr Connolly correctly repeated what you said. You said that you wish that I would act like a Speaker.
Mr Kaine: I said that I wish you would make a ruling on the point of order that was taken.
Mr Connolly: No; you said that you wish she would act like a Speaker. Withdraw it.
Mr Kaine: Is that unreasonable? To ask you to make a ruling?
MADAM SPEAKER: Mr Kaine, I will ask you to - - -
Mr Kaine: Madam Speaker, I am sick and tired of this.
MADAM SPEAKER: I am standing.
Mr Kaine: I will withdraw.
MADAM SPEAKER: Thank you.
Mr Kaine: But your performance is there for all to see.
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