Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Business of the house

Standing and sessional orders

Ellen SANDELL (Melbourne) (12:20): I desire to move, by leave:

That so much of standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow general business, notice of motion 15, relating to the reintroduction of non-government business time, to be moved immediately.

Leave refused.

Members interjecting.

Cindy McLeish: On a point of order, Speaker, I believe that the Premier called me a ‘halfwit grub’. I find that absolutely offensive. It is a shame on him, and I ask him to withdraw.

The SPEAKER: Order! The Premier to withdraw.

Daniel Andrews: In deference to you, Speaker, I withdraw.

Members interjecting.

The SPEAKER: Order! The house will come to order.

John Pesutto: On a point of order, Speaker, I heard the Premier withdraw the comment, but I think he owes an apology to this house, the Victorian people and the member for Eildon. You apologise – that is a disgraceful comment.

The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition! You will resume your seat when I am on my feet. The Premier withdrew.