Rulings from the Chair
Member conduct
The SPEAKER (10:42): Yesterday afternoon I suspended the member for Bentleigh from the house under standing order 124 for an hour. As he left the chamber, the member responded to interjections in a very disorderly way. While the member’s comments were not directed at any individual member, they could certainly be interpreted as a reflection on the Chair. I consider his conduct to be well below the standard required of all members. I ask the member for Bentleigh to apologise to the Chair immediately.
Nick STAIKOS (Bentleigh) (10:42): I apologise unreservedly.