Alex Hawke (Mitchell, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I have a question for you. Today, during question time, we had the unfortunate spectacle of several protestors interrupting proceedings in the gallery. I want to acknowledge the efficiency of security and other officers in removing those individuals. As they seriously did interrupt proceedings in the House and it was obviously very difficult to hear members and questions, including the Leader of the Opposition's question and the Prime Minister, I just want you to report, when you're able to, on the strengthening of the security protocols that you undertook on 4 July 2024 and any other measures that might be required on efficacy, and, of course, if anyone did indeed in this House sign in the individuals responsible for the protesting, whether there'll be any penalties or other action taken against people who have disrupted parliament.

Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank the Manager of Opposition Business for the question. A number of members have raised similar concerns to me. The normal procedures and processes will be followed, which will be a report given to me by the Serjeant-at-Arms regarding the incident, and I will report back to the—

Opposition Members:

Opposition members interjecting—

Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Order! I'm responding to the question made by the manager. I thought you might be interested in that. I will report back to the manager with the relevant information, including all appropriate actions that I can take regarding the matter.