House debates

Thursday, 5 June 2014

Questions without Notice

Budget

3:02 pm

Photo of Adam BandtAdam Bandt (Melbourne, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I seek leave to move the following motion:

That in light of reports that government members of parliament have been tricked into supporting the petrol tax increase, this House urges the government to reconsider its unfair budget, including the proposal to raise $10 billion in revenue by removing the fuel tax credit for miners but keeping it for farmers.

Photo of Mrs Bronwyn BishopMrs Bronwyn Bishop (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

I take it the member was seeking leave?

Photo of Adam BandtAdam Bandt (Melbourne, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I did seek leave.

Photo of Christopher PyneChristopher Pyne (Sturt, Liberal Party, Minister for Education) Share this | | Hansard source

Leave is not granted.