Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I've received a letter from the honourable member for Hunter proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely:

The Government's failure to provide leadership for rural and regional Australia.

I call upon all those honourable 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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