House debates Questions without Notice

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Wednesday, 26 March 2014 House of Representatives

Mrs Bronwyn Bishop

Mrs Bronwyn Bishop Speaker

2:22 pm

On the question of argument in questions, strict interpretation of the standing orders does say there should not be argument. However, traditionally, Speakers have given members some latitude and the standing order has been interpreted rather liberally. I consider, in this week, when we have had so much stress on the question of freedom of speech—particularly coming from the opposition—I will let the question stand.

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