Rob Mitchell (McEwen, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The question is that the member no longer be heard. I will disregard that last remark. You should be very careful.

Mr Whiteley interjecting—

I do not need any comments from you either, because you would know that I am in the chair. I have the ruling. I have not moved over for the Speaker, who is now here. The question is that the member no longer be heard. All those of that opinion say aye.

Government members: Aye.

To the contrary no.

Opposition members: No.

I think the ayes have it? The noes have it? Division required? The clerks have indicated correctly that suspension of standing orders cannot be done at this stage, in this way. Therefore, we have got to rule it out of order and return to the business.

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