Mrs Bronwyn Bishop (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I have received a letter from the honourable the Leader of the Opposition proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely:

The Government putting the interests of fewer than 10 mining companies ahead of more than nine million workers, 1.3 million families and 3.2 million small businesses.

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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