Rulings from the Chair
Constituency questions
The SPEAKER (14:58): I have reviewed yesterday’s constituency questions. The member for Ovens Valley did not directly ask a question during his contribution, but on reading his contribution as a whole, the member in effect asked the minister whether certain information provided in relation to roadworks was misleading or illegal. I note that the guidelines for questions from page 142 of Rulings from the Chair state that questions should not seek opinion, particularly a legal opinion. By asking the minister whether some information was misleading or illegal, the member for Ovens Valley was asking the minister for an opinion, and therefore I rule what was meant to be a question out of order.