QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Mr WILKIE (Clark) (14:52): My question is to the Prime Minister. I've referred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission my concern that individuals in the federal government, when formulating gambling policy, have been improperly influenced by individuals in the private sector. Clearly, donations, gifts, hospitality and personal relations have resulted in a gambling policy diametrically opposed to research, public opinion and the public interest.

Do you agree this constitutes corruption? Do you understand how the donations et cetera have compromised your government and its judgement? The SPEAKER: I will hear from the Leader of the House.

Mr Burke: Ordinarily, the reflections contained in a question like that can only be done by direct motion, not through a question. The SPEAKER: I'm going to rule out the reflection at the end of the question, as previous Speakers have done before on that kind of topic. The Prime Minister can deal with parts of that question—just not the reflection at the end.