Tony Windsor (New England, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

I wish to draw your attention, Mr Speaker, to yesterday’s matter of public importance in which Independent members wished to participate but, under existing arrangements for the business of the House, were unable to do so until the Leader of the House moved a suspension of standing orders to enable Independent members to participate in the debate. Mr Speaker, one of your important responsibilities is to protect the rights of members of this House, including Independent members.

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