He did not take it lightly when that was challenged The Sydney Morning Herald reported on 22 July 2010 that he had threatened to kill an Opposition MP: "There were wild scenes when the Speaker adjourned the house until 16 November, despite the opposition's claim it had enough votes to stop the adjournment.
Sydney Morning Herald melaporkan pada tanggal 22 Juli 2010 bahwa ia telah mengancam untuk membunuh seorang anggota parlemen Oposisi: "Ada adegan liar ketika Pembicara ditangguhkan rumah sampai 16 November, meskipun klaim oposisi itu cukup suara untuk menghentikan penangguhan tersebut.