Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Rulings from the Chair
Constituency questions
The Speaker
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Rulings from the Chair
Constituency questions
The SPEAKER (14:37): I have reviewed the constituency questions from yesterday. The member for Hastings asked two questions. While there was a close connection between those questions, they effectively asked the minister to provide two separate answers. I therefore rule the question out of order. The member for Melbourne asked a question which, although it was worded as a question, in substance sought an action from the minister, and I therefore rule the question out of order. As always, members are invited to ask the Clerk or me for a review of their constituency questions prior to bringing them to the house.