House debates

Wednesday, 3 June 2015

Statement by the Speaker

Standing Orders

3:19 pm

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

I have a statement arising from yesterday's proceedings. Yesterday, the Manager of Opposition Business raised with me an allegation that the member for Braddon took a photograph in the chamber. I have had the official broadcast footage reviewed, which does not capture the member for Braddon at the particular time, and therefore there is no evidence of a photograph being taken. The member for Braddon did rise to assure the House he did not take a photograph and I accept the assurance given to the House by the member for Braddon. But I remind all members that photography in the House when it is in session is not permitted.