Martin Ferguson (Batman, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Resources and Energy) Share this | Hansard source

On indulgence, given the issues which have been raised, I suggest that, in accordance with the Notice Paper, we move to item No. 2. As has been requested by a number of members, I suggest that advice be sought from the Speaker's office on the status of the Selection Committee meeting—whether it was properly constituted and what its standing is—and that the House be then appropriately informed. In the meantime, I suggest we press on with the work of the House.

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