Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Standing order 41 makes very clear that the Selection Committee determines dates for matters, and the Selection Committee is formed and the standing orders give it that power. As I understand it, because the Selection Committee has not made a determination the Manager of Opposition Business by way of amendment is seeking that the House agree to a resolution for 7 August. I am prepared to allow that, but members need to be aware that that does not detract from the power of the Selection Committee, under the standing orders, to ultimately determine this matter and, indeed, every other matter of private members' business. I hope that is clear.

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