Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Order! We are dealing with matters before the House, and for us to deal with this we need some semblance of order in the House. Just so everyone understands what the motion is before the House—that's all I'm trying to assist with, so everyone is aware of what is happening—the question is that the question be put.

A division having been called and the bells being rung

Honourable members interjecting—

Order! I am drawing a line in the sand for this kind of behaviour. We are not going to behave in this unruly way, simply yelling at people across the chamber. I understand the issue is emotive for members, but this is not acceptable. I need members on both sides of the chamber to show restraint and some dignity while we deal with these issues.

The question before the House is that the question be put.

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