Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Gendered violence

Ellen SANDELL (Melbourne) (12:22): I move, by leave:

That this house notes the thousands of women marching on the streets of Melbourne –

Leave refused.

Michael O’Brien: On a point of order, Speaker, the ruling from the Chair you just read out made no reference that I heard to the point at which a dissenting member can indicate they deny leave and whether in fact the member on their feet should have the opportunity to explain to the house what the motion is. Maybe there is something further that, Speaker, you did not read out, but I certainly did not hear that.

The SPEAKER: In further rulings from the Chair, a former Speaker ruled that:

… whilst it did nothing for Parliament if leave was refused before a member had the chance to move his motion, the rules of Parliament indicate that leave may be refused at anytime.