Ms PLIBERSEK (Sydney—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:25): My question is to the Prime Minister. The former Liberal and now Independent member for Chisholm today confirmed the coup against Malcolm Turnbull was 'led by members of the reactionary right wing' and was supported by MPs who traded their votes for personal ambition. The member for Chisholm said: Their actions were undeniably for themselves—for their position in the party, their power, their personal ambition—not for the Australian people … The member for Chisholm has explained why Malcolm Turnbull is no longer Prime Minister—why won't you? The SPEAKER: The Leader of the House, on a point of order. Mr Pyne: The Prime Minister is not responsible for the comments of the member for Chisholm or anybody else in the House about matters that are not even part of his responsibility. He's not responsible for the remarks that she's made. It does not fit within his prime ministerial responsibilities, and therefore the question is not in order. Mr Burke: On the point of order: the question goes to why Malcolm Turnbull is not Prime Minister of Australia. It's a reasonable question that people want to know the answer to. Mr Littleproud interjecting— The SPEAKER: The Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources is not assisting at all. Quite clearly, a bit like yesterday, only the last part of the question is in order, and that's clearly in order. Normally I would agree with the Leader of the House on this matter because the statements of a private member are not the responsibility of the Prime Minister or any minister. This case is different, I believe, because there's enough of the statement quoted that relates to the change of Prime Minister and the prime ministership, and on balance I'm going to allow the question. Mr Champion interjecting— The SPEAKER: The member for Wakefield will not get to hear the answer. He can leave under standing order 94(a). The member for Wakefield then left the chamber. Honourable members interjecting— The SPEAKER: Before the Prime Minister answers, I'll give members a tip: if it's quiet, it's probably a bad idea to interject; the moment has probably passed! The Prime Minister has the call.