House debates Dissent from Ruling

Thursday, 23 October 2008 House of Representatives

Christopher Pyne

Christopher Pyne Sturt, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Education, Apprenticeships and Training

12:42 pm

we are of the view that freedom of speech is at issue in this debate. If this motion is allowed to be debated in accordance with your ruling, it will be a denial of the freedom of speech of the Leader of the Opposition and other members of this House. There is no precedent in the history of Federation for a motion to be moved demanding that a member of parliament attend this House, perform an action—

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