House debates Matters of Public Importance
Asylum Seekers
Harry Jenkins Speaker
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Cook proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely:
The Government’s failure to introduce policies and take decisions to address the unprecedented rate of illegal boat arrivals.
I call upon those members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places.
More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—
Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House
4:17 pm
I move:
That the business of the day be called on.
Question put.