Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Rulings from the Chair

Constituency questions

The SPEAKER (14:59): I have reviewed yesterday’s constituency questions. Previous rulings have stated that members should only ask one question for their constituency question, although on occasion two questions have been accepted when the member is essentially restating a question during their contribution. Yesterday, however, the member for Melbourne asked multiple distinct questions during her constituency question; therefore I rule the member for Melbourne’s constituency question out of order.

The member for Bass asked the minister to provide an update to her on a matter. I have previously informed the house that I would rule out constituency questions that ask ministers to provide advice or to provide an update on matters as these are technically actions, and I rule the constituency question by the member for Bass out of order.