Mr Tony Burke (Watson, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the House:

(1) permits a Member who is present in the House or Federation Chamber but is unable to address it, by reason of chronic illness or disability, to present a copy of the Member's speech for incorporation in Hansard, provided that the speech conforms to the standing and sessional orders in its language and content; and

(2) notes for the avoidance of doubt that a contribution made in this way is considered to form part of proceedings of the House.

In speaking on the motion I would advise the House that I consulted with the Manager of Opposition Business on this, and this is the next step in what changes the parliament have been gradually made to ensure we are more accessible chamber, given different issues that people face over time.

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

My thanks to the Leader of the House. The coalition supports this motion and the government's intention.

Question agreed to.