Division Description Changes — Motions — Prime Minister — 27th Feb 2020

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on 2020-04-03 12:26:48

Title

  • Motions — Prime Minister
  • Motions - Prime Minister - Stop Mr Giles from speaking

Description

  • <p class="speaker">Tony Smith</p>
  • <p>Is the motion seconded?</p>
  • <p class="speaker">Andrew Giles</p>
  • The majority voted in favour of a [motion](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debate/?id=2020-02-27.8.1) to stop Scullin MP [Andrew Giles](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/scullin/andrew_giles) (Labor) from speaking any further in this debate. Motions like these are known as 'gagging motions' and this one was introduced by Gippsland MP [Darren Chester](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/gippsland/darren_chester) (Nationals).
  • <p>I second it. This is pork 'n' ride. Another rort from a government of rorts and cheaters who will take responsibility&#8212;</p>
  • <p class="speaker">Darren Chester</p>
  • <p>I move:</p>
  • <p class="italic">That the Member be no longer heard.</p>
  • <p class="speaker">Tony Smith</p>
  • <p>The question is that the member for Scullin be no further heard.</p>