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

I welcome your discussion on this matter, Mr Speaker. The Procedure Committee has indeed considered this matter and I think a trial of such a measure is an appropriate way to determine whether it is the best way to function or not. One of the historical reasons resolutions are put in that way is to enable people to stay on the same side of the chamber, thereby reducing the time of transfer. So there is a practical historical reason it has been put that way. I welcome the trial and the government supports the initiative. The government will also be responding to other measures contained in the report of the Procedure Committee after discussion with the opposition and the crossbenches.

Mr Pyne interjecting—

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