Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

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

The Government’s failure to introduce policies and take decisions to address the unprecedented rate of illegal boat arrivals.

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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