House debates Motions

Member for Dobell

Monday, 21 May 2012 House of Representatives

Christopher Pyne

Christopher Pyne Sturt, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Education, Apprenticeships and Training

3:02 pm

I seek leave to move a motion. The motion that I am seeking leave to move is that the House considers the statement made this day by the member for Dobell, especially in light of the clear indication of the House given before question time that the House wishes this matter to be debated.

Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House

What?

Christopher Pyne

Christopher Pyne Sturt, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Education, Apprenticeships and Training

I seek leave to move a motion that we consider the member for Dobell's statement, especially in light of the fact that the House gave a clear indication that it wished to debate this matter by twice voting not to gag members of the opposition.

Ms Anna Burke

Ms Anna Burke Deputy-Speaker

The Manager of Opposition Business has sought leave to move a motion. Is leave granted?

Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House

I am waiting for him to sit down.

Ms Anna Burke

Ms Anna Burke Deputy-Speaker

The Manager of Opposition Business will resume his seat.

Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House

There were a couple of versions of the motion put by the Manager of Opposition Business.

Opposition members interjecting

If it suits the House, I will just say no.

Leave not granted.