David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the member for Hunter. I note the definitions in the standing orders that he refers to. On page 6 it says:

area of Members’ seats means the area of seats on the floor of the Chamber reserved for Members only.

It does not specifically exclude the Serjeant’s seat and, therefore, I have ruled that it is in order. However, if the member for Hunter wishes to take it further then I suggest that he refers the matter to the Procedure Committee.

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