Ian Causley (Page, Deputy-Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The question now is that the motion moved by the member of Gellibrand for the suspension of standing orders and sessional orders be agreed to.

I move:

That the question be now put.

The motion is that the question be now put. All of those of that opinion say aye, to the contrary no. I think the ayes have it.

The noes have it, just to show him up.

Division required. Ring the bells for one minute.

Mr Deputy Speaker, for the benefit of the new minister, I understand that you were about to put the question, and you should be allowed to put the question without him interrupting you. It would save this division if he would be prepared to withdraw the motion that he just put.

Whilst there is no point of order, I understand the point that the member is making, but I will not be put in the position of making advisory rulings. Lock the doors!

Question put.

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