Mr JOHN ROBERTSON: My question is addressed to the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts. In light of the Minister's previous answer that he has never directed the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority to conduct an investigation why did he, as reported by the Sun-Herald on 4 December, say that he had asked the authority:

… to investigate the specific example provided and report to me on whether there has been any breach or irregularity of the casino licence or responsible gaming practices.

The SPEAKER: Order! That question is verging on being ruled out of order.

Mr JOHN ROBERTSON: And further:

I have also asked the authority to investigate whether the casino generally is operating within its act regarding promotions.

The SPEAKER: Order! I rule the question out of order. The Leader of the Opposition will resume his seat. He should know better than to ask such questions.

[Interruption]

The SPEAKER: I am listening to the critical comments from Opposition members about the Speaker's ruling and homing in on who made the comment. I think it was the member for Shellharbour. Nobody will be protected by the Speaker. I call the member for Heffron to order for the second time.