Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I have received a letter from the Leader of the Australian Greens proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely:

The failure of the Government to lift people out of poverty in this year's budget.

I call upon 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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