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House of RepresentativesWednesday 24 June 2026

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Mr VIOLI (Casey) (14:24): My question is to the Minister for Housing. This morning, the Minister told the ABC that the housing sector was facing— Mr Matt Smith interjecting— The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Leichhardt will leave the chamber under standing order 94.

You don't interject while people are simply asking questions. I don't know why this is so complicated for people. It applies to both sides of the House.

People asking questions will be shown respect, and we'll keep doing it if we need to. The member for Casey can continue his question. Mr VIOLI: This morning, the Minister for Housing told the ABC the housing sector was facing a market correction.

A couple of hours later the Treasurer said the housing sector was not facing a market correction, with auction clearance rates now at their lowest levels since the pandemic. Who is telling the truth: the housing minister or the Treasurer? Opposition members interjecting—

SourceHouse of Representatives, Wednesday 24 June 2026 — official recordTA-260624-house-08719795bef8:s132