Hon HARRY DUYNHOVEN (Minister for Transport Safety) Link to this
I raise a point of order, Madam Speaker. I want to raise an issue, which is, I think, a very important one for the House to consider, and that is the events that just happened during the past question. I did not want to interrupt my colleague the Minister in her answers, but I think there is a really important issue of order here that is worthy of your consideration and the consideration of the House.
Madam SPEAKERHon HARRY DUYNHOVEN Link to this
The point I am making is this. Last week I was asked to remove myself from the House because I, apparently, had interjected on what I had thought was a speech but actually was a point of order.
Hon HARRY DUYNHOVEN Link to this
I left immediately but, on my way out, let the whip know that I was the duty Minister. Later in the afternoon, because I, apparently, had delayed leaving, it was asked that I be named, which was a complete and utter surprise to me. I find it absolutely incredible that a member goes to leave the House, then comes back to argue the point with you on a point of order. I know that you have dealt with it, but I think it is an issue in terms—