Mrs MILLER - 2007-06-20
As a result of the Blue Mud Bay decision, the water in the intertidal zone adjacent to Aboriginal land has been determined to be the exclusive possession of the traditional owners. Do you support the Northern Territory government’s position that recreational fishermen have access to these waters without the need for a permit?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I am not even going to bother answering this question because it is irrelevant to my portfolio.
Mr HENDERSON: A point of order, Madam Speaker. Standing orders specifically preclude members asking ministers for an opinion. Question Time is for asking ministers for answers to questions about portfolio responsibilities for which they have carriage, not for asking for personal opinions. I urge that you rule the question out of order.
Madam SPEAKER: I will seek advice from the Clerk. After having sought advice, certainly the question is out of order, but if you wish to ask the question of the Attorney-General, who has responsibility for the portfolio, you may do so.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I am not even going to bother answering this question because it is irrelevant to my portfolio.
Mr HENDERSON: A point of order, Madam Speaker. Standing orders specifically preclude members asking ministers for an opinion. Question Time is for asking ministers for answers to questions about portfolio responsibilities for which they have carriage, not for asking for personal opinions. I urge that you rule the question out of order.
Madam SPEAKER: I will seek advice from the Clerk. After having sought advice, certainly the question is out of order, but if you wish to ask the question of the Attorney-General, who has responsibility for the portfolio, you may do so.
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