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If a member persistently and wilfully disregards the authority of the Chair or obstructs the business of the House the Chair can name and suspend the member. That means the member is referred to by name rather than by electorate or title of office. This is a serious step.
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Reasons for naming. There are several reasons for naming a member under Standing Order 125. These are for: |
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Refusing to leave the Chamber when asked by the Speaker or Deputy Speaker under Standing Order 124. |
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Obstructing the business of the House. |
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Being guilty of disorderly conduct. |
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Persistently refusing to obey standing orders, rules or practices of the House. |
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Suspension of a Member. After a member is named under Standing Order 126: |
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A member moves a motion in the House to suspend the member for the remainder of the day’s sitting or longer. |
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If the House agrees to the suspension the member must immediately leave the House and not re-enter the Chamber during the period of suspension. |
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To be named and suspended from the house is serious punishment as the electorate that the member represents is not represented in the House for the period of suspension. |
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