Peter Slipper (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The question before the chair is that the motion moved by the Manager of Opposition Business be agreed to—that is, the motion to suspend standing and sessional orders.

In division—

While the tally is taking place, I have noticed, progressively, with motions to suspend standing and sessional orders speakers on both sides have tended to address the issue rather than the reason for a suspension. I would like to give the House notice that hereafter I intend to strictly enforce the standing orders. So, if there is a motion to suspend, the speaker supporting that will support that motion and the speaker opposing it will oppose that motion.

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