David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I have received a letter from the honourable member for Brand proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely:

The Government’s failure to prevent the use of skilled temporary sub class 457 visas to exploit foreign workers and drive down Australian wages.

I call upon those members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places.

More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—

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