Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The member for Lalor will resume her seat. The motion lapses for want of—

Government members interjecting—

No, I'm sorry, you can't.

Government members interjecting—

Members on my right! You have to begin by seconding the motion. Otherwise, if you think you can second it at the end, you'd be able to move it at the end. So I make it very clear, the first words that need to be uttered are, 'The motion is seconded.' We will move on with business.

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