Question time in federal parliament

What we learned, heard and were amused by in Question Time on Thursday.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison

PM Scott Morrison is "open" to alternative ways to investigate abuse of people with disabilities. (AAP)

WHAT WE LEARNED

* Climate protesters in the public gallery attempted to interrupt question time by yelling slogans.

* The prime minister says he is "open" to alternative ways to investigate abuse of people with disabilities, as he was asked by Labor to support a royal commission.

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WHAT THE GOVERNMENT WANTED TO SPIN

Labor would lose control of Australia's borders.

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WHAT LABOR WANTED TO TALK ABOUT

The government has lost control of the parliament.

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WHAT THEY SAID

"Can the prime minister confirm the government has today dumped its 11th energy policy?" - Labor energy spokesman Mark Butler.

"They're weak and their weakness will infect the nation." - Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Labor.

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TWEETED

@RobMitchellMP @ScottMorrisonMP big stick on energy prices turns out to be a limp twig #auspol


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