David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

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

The risk to Australian families and the Australian economy from the Government’s workplace relations laws which are unfair, complex, flawed and a burden for business.

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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