Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I have received letters from the honourable Leader of the Opposition and the honourable member for Kennedy proposing that definite matters of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion. As required by standing order 46, I have selected the matter which in my opinion is the most urgent and important—that is, the matter proposed by the Leader of the Opposition—namely:

The loss of confidence in Australia's border protection system.

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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