House debates Rudd Government
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
Harry Jenkins Speaker
At the previous sitting, the first two divisions deferred in accordance with standing order 133 were called on the questions that the members for Moncrieff and Cowper be no longer heard. I do not propose to proceed with these divisions as they are redundant and otiose, given that they have no effect.
Joe Hockey North Sydney, Liberal Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the House
On indulgence, Mr Speaker: this illustrates the farce that was Friday sittings; the members would have been entitled to continue speaking, given that the divisions are not being put.