Mr VOWLES - 2014-03-20
The member for Drysdale is missing this fortnight’s sittings as she is in the Maldives on her honeymoon. The seat of Blain is unrepresented and the members for Arnhem, Arafura, Namatjira are no longer supporting you. This means you currently have only 11 votes in this parliament. I guess you are relieved the Speaker has the casting vote. Is this why you are not disciplining the member for Greatorex? An apology is not disciplining. What actions will you now take to discipline the member for Greatorex?
Madam SPEAKER: Chief Minister, please pause. Member for Johnston, Standing Order 109(2) states:
You are asking questions in regard to party matters and your question is out of order.
Ms LAWRIE: Speaking to the point of order, Madam Speaker. We are following up from a motion passed last night in this Assembly, calling on the Chief Minister to discipline the member for Greatorex. We are asking what actions have been taken - a motion of the parliament was passed.
Madam SPEAKER: Opposition Leader, I have made a ruling, there is no point of order.
Madam SPEAKER: Chief Minister, please pause. Member for Johnston, Standing Order 109(2) states:
- Questions may be put to a Minister relating to public affairs, to proceedings pending in the Assembly, or to any matter of administration for which they are responsible.
You are asking questions in regard to party matters and your question is out of order.
Ms LAWRIE: Speaking to the point of order, Madam Speaker. We are following up from a motion passed last night in this Assembly, calling on the Chief Minister to discipline the member for Greatorex. We are asking what actions have been taken - a motion of the parliament was passed.
Madam SPEAKER: Opposition Leader, I have made a ruling, there is no point of order.
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