House debates

Thursday, 5 February 2009

Business

4:22 pm

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House) Share this | | Hansard source

On indulgence, it being Thursday afternoon, for the benefit of members who have travel plans, it is intended now, as I advised the House earlier, that we will reverse the normal order and have the full matter of public importance debate, which will go for one hour. We will then have a ministerial statement from the Minister for Foreign Affairs and a response of equal time from the shadow minister or their representative. The House will then adjourn. There is an understanding that during this period there will not be any divisions or quorums called. I thank all the members of the House for their cooperation.

Photo of Joe HockeyJoe Hockey (North Sydney, Liberal Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the House) Share this | | Hansard source

Happy to be of service.

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House) Share this | | Hansard source

I think both sides will be very keen.

Photo of Harry JenkinsHarry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

I am very pleased at this break-out of love and understanding and all those good things.