David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the Manager of Opposition Business for her question and the spirit in which it is raised. I will make a couple of comments. I will deal with the first point that she raised. It is not a matter for the chair as to whether a motion is carried or not carried. If a motion does not require a subsequent motion then there is no need for a subsequent motion to be moved. I also make the point that it is always available to other members to move a separate motion if they so choose. The opportunity to raise a suspension of standing orders is always dealt with as soon as it is raised.

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