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Mr Smith told Checkpoint he did not think Mr Mallard was a neutral referee.
"He's not, he should never have objected to the introduction to the bill," he said.
"He should have maintained the Parliamentary practice that when an MP such as myself seeks leave for a bill to be introduced, to put it to the House and for the house to decide.
"When the speaker starts engaging in a debate about the issues and not being the referee, he leaves himself open to the very criticism that undermines respect for his office."
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I'm lost, what was the bill?