Christopher Pyne (Sturt, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Education, Apprenticeships and Training) Share this | Hansard source

I would point out that I have not sought leave to move a motion in relation to a document; there was no document from the member for Dobell. But there is absolutely no reason why the Leader of the House could not give me leave to move a motion to take note of a statement. Clearly, the member for Dobell has just given an hour-long statement to the House. But, given that leave is not being granted, I move:

That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the member for Sturt moving forthwith the following motion—That the House take note of the statement just made by the member for Dobell.

I do unfortunately find myself in the position where I have to move a suspension of standing orders to take note of the statement by the member for Dobell.

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