Thursday, 15 May 2025

Rulings from the Chair

Motions

The SPEAKER (02:54): A matter was raised with me during business this morning. The member for Caulfield gave notice of a motion, which is now on the notice paper. A member requested a withdrawal, and I would ask the member for Caulfield to withdraw.

David Southwick: I will not be withdrawing a statement of fact. The member for Richmond has spent two years inciting hate towards the Jewish community –

The SPEAKER: Order! All I require from you, member for Caulfield, is that you are not withdrawing. I would ask you to leave the chamber for an hour and a half.

Member for Caulfield withdrew from chamber.

James Newbury: On a point of order, Speaker, I do note that following a member’s open antisemitism a Jewish member has now been removed from the chamber.

The SPEAKER: Order! Member for Brighton, if you wish to question my rulings, I would ask you to come and see me in my office. We have had this conversation about raising matters in the house. I would ask you to come and see me in my office if you wish to raise matters regarding my rulings.