Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Rulings from the Chair

Constituency questions

The SPEAKER (15:00): I have reviewed the constituency questions from 20 June 2024. The member for Evelyn asked if the minister could allocate funds to redevelop a reserve and so asked the minister for an action. I therefore rule the member’s question out of order. The member for Mornington asked the minister to provide information, which I have previously ruled is a request for action. I therefore rule the member’s question out of order.

Katie Hall: On a point of order, Speaker, the member for Melbourne appeared to ask a number of questions in her constituency question, and I ask that you review that because I believe that is out of order.

The SPEAKER: Member for Footscray, I review all of the constituency questions after every day and find there are many that are still ruled out of order. I will be reviewing today’s constituency questions.

Ellen Sandell: On the point of order, Speaker, my question – I have got it written here – was: why are nearly 100,000 homes being –

The SPEAKER: Order! I have already ruled on the point of order, member for Melbourne.