Dr LEIGH (Fraser) (15:06): My question is to the Minister for Trade and Competitiveness. Will the minister advise the House what the impact of the government's plan to cut the company tax rate will be on the competitiveness of Australian business? Mr Pyne: On a point of order, Mr Speaker, I note that you have ruled out the question from the member for Stirling. I ask for the purposes of elucidation for future questions, which part of the member's question contained argument? Which phrase was 'argument'? The SPEAKER: I do not have to explain a decision I make in that respect but if the honourable member wants to come and see me, as he regularly does, he is welcome to do so. Mr Albanese: Mr Speaker, I also have a point of order. The member for North Sydney may not have heard your ruling asking him to leave the chamber for one hour. The SPEAKER: Is he still here? The member for North Sydney then left the chamber. The SPEAKER: On his way out, the honourable member said, 'Larger than life, Mr Speaker' and I could not disagree. The chair is indebted to you for your assistance. The member for Fraser will resume his seat. Mr Pyne: Mr Speaker, on a point of order, I am more than happy to come and see you about this matter and discuss it in more detail but I think the entire House needs to know how a question that says, 'Will the minister immediately reinstate the $60 million cut to the Customs budget that has contributed to illegal weapons being smuggled across our borders?' contains any argument. The SPEAKER: If you look at the words 'has contributed to' that is where the argument is. But feel free to come and see me. The honourable member for Fraser is given the call. Dr LEIGH: Would it assist the House if I began the question again, Mr Speaker? Honourable members interjecting— The SPEAKER: Now that we have been able to admire the honourable member's splendid attire, he will recommence his question. Mr Jenkins: It's my tie! Dr LEIGH: I am indebted to your predecessor in this regard, Mr Speaker. My question is to the Minister for Trade and Competitiveness. Will the minister advise the House what impact the government's plan to cut the company tax rate would have on the competitiveness of Australian businesses? What would be the consequence of blocking this measure or in fact of increasing the company tax rate? Mr Pyne: Mr Speaker, I have a point of order. The question was hypothetical and therefore should be ruled out of order. The SPEAKER: Order! I will listen to the honourable member ask the question again. Honourable members interjecting— The SPEAKER: And the honourable member will be heard in total silence. Dr LEIGH: Will the minister advise the House what impact the government's plan to cut the company tax rate would have on the competitiveness of Australian businesses? What would be the consequence of blocking this measure or in fact increasing the company tax rate? The SPEAKER: The question is in order. I call the honourable the minister.