Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Motions

Community safety

David SOUTHWICK (Caulfield) (12:20): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the presence of a cactus –

Leave refused.

Members interjecting.

The SPEAKER: Order! Anyone can say no at any point when a member is on their feet seeking leave. Leave was not granted.

James Newbury: On a point of order, Speaker, for clarity, I am unsure how the government can deny leave on something when they have not even heard the substance of what is being put forward. At the very least it is extremely discourteous.

The SPEAKER: I refer members to Rulings from the Chair:

Any member may seek leave of the House to waive the notice period for motions set out in SO 140(1) however, leave is only granted without a dissenting voice. If any member refuses leave, regardless of other members indicating that they grant leave, then leave is refused and the motion cannot be moved without notice.