Page 1791 - Week 06 - Wednesday, 8 June 2016

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I was interested to note Mr Hanson’s comments about not being able to go to the budget breakfast.

Opposition members interjecting—

MR RATTENBURY: Well, we can debate that at a separate time and place, but what is interesting is that—

Mr Hanson: No, we cannot debate it; we are not allowed to. You can take your bat and ball and go home.

MR RATTENBURY: That is for others to sort out, but the observation that I—

MADAM SPEAKER: Order! Let us not have a conversation. Let us address the chair.

MR RATTENBURY: Mr Hanson interjects and complains about this extensively. It is interesting to reflect on the fact that Mr Hanson and his predecessor Mr Seselja have also refused to turn up to things if the Greens were invited. If you want to talk about being afraid to debate others, let us just have a—

Mr Hanson interjecting—

MADAM SPEAKER: Order, Mr Hanson!

MR RATTENBURY: Let us invite a small moment of self-reflection—

Mrs Jones interjecting—

MADAM SPEAKER: Mrs Jones!

MR RATTENBURY: for the Liberal Party who refuses to turn up to certain public events if the Greens are also on the platform. Mr Hanson said this was because Mr Barr was scared. I doubt it. Mr Barr will debate Mr Hanson till the cows come home, I am quite confident of that.

Members interjecting—

MADAM SPEAKER: Order, Mr Hanson, Mr Barr! Mr Rattenbury has the floor, but he needs to be very careful that he does not incite disorderly conduct.

MR RATTENBURY: I am just reflecting on the fact that it is now on the person who has the floor to not incite interjection. This is an extraordinary new interpretation of standing orders. I am sorry that when I reflect back to Mr Hanson—

MADAM SPEAKER: Sit down, Mr Rattenbury.

MR RATTENBURY: apparently—

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