Mr ALBANESE (3:51 PM) —Today, as one of the opposition’s 19 points of order moved during question time, the Manager of Opposition Business reached his tonne: his 100th point of order during this parliament, as part of the 360 points of order moved by those opposite.

The SPEAKER —Order! Is there a question? The leader will come to a question.

Mr ALBANESE —Can you research, Mr Speaker, in your capacity as a Presiding Officer, whether that is indeed a record in this parliament since Federation?

The SPEAKER —Order! To the extent that statistics are interesting, it is not my intention to further the analysis of what has happened in the chamber.

Mr Hockey —Just to assist you with this, Mr Speaker, we are happy to move the gag where ministers go on for seven minutes, but you would never get past his latest answer.

Mr ALBANESE —I did not think you would object to being the Buddy Franklin of the parliament, Joe!

Honourable members interjecting—

Mrs Bronwyn Bishop —You really are a grub.

The SPEAKER —Order! The member for Mackellar will withdraw.

Mrs Bronwyn Bishop —I would be delighted to withdraw the fact that I called him a grub.

The SPEAKER —The member for Mackellar knows the requirement to withdraw without condition.

Mrs Bronwyn Bishop —And without condition.

The SPEAKER —I think we will take that as being viewed as people will view it. I think the Leader of the House understands what I am getting at.

Mr Albanese —I understand exactly. The member has indicated the quality of her—

The SPEAKER —Order! The Leader of the House will resume his seat.