31st May 2018, 11:02 AM – Representatives Business - Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders - Live sheep export trade

The majority voted against a motion moved by Manager of Opposition Business and Watson MP Tony Burke (Labor), which means it failed. The motion was to suspend the usual rules - known as standing orders - in order to let another vote take place.

Motion text

That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the Manager of Opposition Business moving the following motion—

That the House:

(1) notes:

(a) the Minister for Agriculture claimed in his second reading speech on the Export Legislation Amendment (Live-stock) Bill that it was "another important part of the Government’s plan to address animal welfare concerns with livestock exports"; and

(b) this morning without notice and with debate scheduled to run all day on this bill, the Government has today sought to delay its passage and silence debate; and

(2) therefore, condemns this Government for delaying increased penalties in the livestock trade and silencing debate on the Member for Hunter’s amendments to phase out the live sheep export trade.