Rulings from the Chair
Content of questions
The SPEAKER (14:02): Before I call for questions, yesterday the member for Frankston raised a point of order about the application of standing order 57(1)(b). When members provide details of individuals beyond those strictly necessary to render a question intelligible, it could be argued that their question is intended to convey, rather than seek, information. We are all elected by our communities to represent their views and interests in this house. It is not my role to stand in the way of members raising issues in this place that are important to their constituents. However, it is my role to apply the standing orders of this house. Accordingly, I ask members to be mindful when asking questions without notice, written questions on notice and constituency questions that they only include information about individuals that is strictly necessary to explain the question. Members may also wish to review the comprehensive rules for questions that are set out on page 142 of Rulings from the Chair. In particular I remind members that asking ministers for opinions and for solutions to hypothetical propositions is out of order.