House debates

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Adjournment

Assisting the Victims of International Terrorism Legislation

8:55 pm

Photo of Roger PriceRoger Price (Chifley, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I think I understand standing orders. You ought to read them. You ought to open them for the first time, member for Paterson. Someone who has been Leader of the House I say should have a very good grasp of the standing orders. He should understand what happens with a second reading debate, should know that it does not go to a vote and should know that, when asked by the member for Paterson, it cannot be referred back to the House for a vote. Why don’t you just stand up in a dignified way and seek bipartisan support for what you are trying to—

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