Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

We've got about 30 seconds before question time. In this free time I might make a quick statement, just to get some business out of the way.

Members will recall the resolution of the House on 27 October this year, relating to legal action taken in the Federal Court of Australia by ClubsNSW against Mr Troy Stolz, which authorised the Speaker to take steps to ensure that the interests of the House are represented in this matter such that parliamentary proceedings are appropriately protected.

I want to advise members that, pursuant to this resolution, as an initial step, upon my instruction our solicitor has written to the parties about the interests of the House and potential issues of parliamentary privilege.

I thank the House.

In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members' statements has concluded.

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