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S.O.128 Questions - Rules for questions


128. The following general rules apply to both oral and written questions:
      1. Questions cannot be debated.
      2. Questions should not contain "
          1. statements of facts or names of persons unless they are strictly necessary to render the question intelligible and can be authenticated
          2. argument
          3. inference
          4. imputation
          5. epithets
          6. ironical expression
          7. expression of opinion, or
          8. hypothetical matter.
      3. Questions should not ask for "
          1. an expression of opinion
          2. legal opinion
          3. an announcement of government policy, or
          4. confirmation of rumour or media reports.

amended 3 July 2009

The Parliament of New South Wales acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of all Aboriginal people, and pays respects to all Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the Parliament of New South Wales stands.