Rulings from the Chair
Constituency questions
The SPEAKER (15:00): Yesterday the member for Polwarth asked the minister for an action during his constituency question as well as a question. Members cannot ask for an action as well as a question during constituency questions. The member for Ovens Valley asked for clarification from the minister on a matter, which is an action. The member for Eureka asked the minister for an update on a matter, which is also an action. While it is possible with some effort to interpret what these members intended to ask, I want to make the point that this is a house of debate. Here of all places members should be aware of the meaning of the words they use and be accurate in using them. Members should also be aware of the rules and rulings about how to ask questions in the house. All three members sought actions from ministers, and I rule their constituency questions out of order.