Hansard debates

Jacinta ALLAN (Bendigo East – Premier) (14:04): I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his supplementary question. I again repeat, for the benefit of the Leader of the Opposition, that all allegations raised with me were referred to the appropriate authority.

James Newbury: On a point of order, Speaker, again on standing order 58, the Premier has failed again to answer a very simple question. It is now four times we have asked these sets of questions in relation to these matters. It is totally unacceptable that the Premier can read out a script, irrespective of the question that is being asked. I would put to you that there is some obligation on the executive to answer questions.

The SPEAKER: In her substantive response to the question the Premier referred to a rejection of the characterisation of the question. There is no point of order. The Premier has concluded her answer.

James Newbury: On a point of order, Speaker, the reference you just made was to the substantive question, not to the supplementary response.

The SPEAKER: I have ruled on the point of order.