Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Order! The House will come to order. I place on the record so that we get it clear, like recent speakers I am concerned that members of the public continue to have ready access to the galleries of the House. In saying that, I would presume that all visitors want to observe and listen to proceedings of the House. I understand that often the matters that are discussed would be matters about which visitors and others may have strong feelings, and I understand that, but I would hope that all visitors will understand they are not permitted to intervene from the galleries and that the security staff will be directed to remove any individuals who persist in intervening or disrupting proceedings. It would be unfortunate indeed if the House were to be forced to impose further restrictions on access because of the actions of a minority. I think that that is what we should really keep in mind.

Honourable members interjecting—

Order! I think members should be very careful. The Prime Minister.

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