Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Hansard source

I present a chart showing the proposed program of sittings for 2008. Copies of the program have been placed on the table. I ask leave of the House to move a motion that the program be agreed to.

Leave granted.

I move:

That the program of sittings for 2008 be agreed to.

I move:

That the following words be added to the motion: “and the House is of the opinion that Question Time should also be held on each Friday the House is scheduled to sit during the year and that Matters of Public Importance should also be discussed each sitting Monday and Friday”.

Mr Speaker, given that question times and MPIs are not actually covered by the motion that I have moved, I wonder whether the amendment is in order.

The amendment is to a motion outlining the business of the House. I call it in order. Is there a seconder?

I second the motion and reserve my right to speak.

Question put:

That the amendment (Mr Hockey’s) be agreed to.

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