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formally to that report in due course, but the fact that there is an ongoing and explicit debate in this place around standards of behaviour and conduct is to be welcomed. It is pleasing to see the formal recognition the Assembly has given to the fundamental principles of democracy that are set out in the Latimer House principles, which establish a framework for the promotion of the rule of law, good governance and respect for human rights.
Mr Hanson: Worth telling the truth?
Mr Corbell: Point of order, Madam Assistant Speaker.
MADAM ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Ms Burch): Stop the clock.
Mr Corbell: Madam Assistant Speaker, Mr Hanson just indicated in an interjection that the minister should also tell the truth. The clear imputation is that ministers are not telling the truth. In particular, the comment was directed at Ms Gallagher in relation to her comments.
Mr Hanson: No, it was not. It was actually about Mr Barr.
Mr Corbell: Therefore the clear imputation is that Ms Gallagher is not telling the truth.
Mr Hanson: That is not true. It was about Mr Barr.
Mr Seselja: He is just stalling now.
Mr Corbell: I can hardly be stalling if the clock is stopped. On the point of order, Madam Assistant Speaker, Mr Hanson cannot make that imputation. It is disorderly and you should ask him to withdraw it.
Mr Smyth: You should not be misleading the house over what Mr Hanson says.
Mr Corbell: Point of order, Madam Assistant Speaker.
MADAM ASSISTANT SPEAKER: Mr Corbell.
Mr Corbell: Mr Smyth just made the assertion that we should not be misleading the house. That is again an improper imputation against members. Mr Smyth should also be asked to withdraw.
MADAM ASSISTANT SPEAKER: There is a point of order and I am going to uphold it. Mr Hanson?
Mr Hanson: The minister was speaking about the code of conduct for ministers and outlining what the requirements are. I said “including telling the truth”.
MADAM ASSISTANT SPEAKER: Mr Hanson, I have made the decision to uphold it. I have asked you to withdraw the comment.
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