Christopher Pyne (Sturt, Liberal Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Hansard source

Quite clearly, Mr Speaker, the motion that the question be put was defeated. That was negatived. As a consequence, that cannot be moved again in the debate. A similar motion cannot be accepted if it would inhibit debate and stop people having the opportunity to make contributions. There are ministers and members who would clearly like to make a contribution to this debate and, as a consequence, I do not believe—at your discretion—that motion by the member for Grayndler can be accepted at this time. If at some time down the track you thought there were many more speakers speaking than necessary, that would be a different matter. We have had only two speakers on the motion.

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