Gavan O'Connor (Corio, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries) Share this | Hansard source

You may be aware of my vehement opposition to the government’s migration policy, both on the floor of this House and in my electorate. Notwithstanding the events of yesterday and your ruling, and the implications of that, I did note today that the government gagged debate on this piece of legislation. I would have wanted the opportunity to voice my opposition, with my colleagues, to this obnoxious piece of legislation that came onto the floor of the parliament. Mr Speaker, I am asking you whether there is any opportunity under the standing orders—

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