Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the member for Hume for the exemplary way in which he made his personal explanation. I hope people will take note of the way that it is done properly.

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

The social and economic impact of the carbon tax on regional Australia.

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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