David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I have received a letter from the honourable member for Brand proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely:

The Government placing its short term political interests ahead of the long term national interest in relation to AWB Oil for Food scandal.

I call upon those 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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