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House of RepresentativesWednesday 29 October 2025

BUSINESS

Mr WALLACE (Fisher) (10:34): I seek leave to move the following motion: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following: (1) the Crimes Amendment (Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Child Sexual Abuse) Bill 2025 standing referred to the Federation Chamber; (2) the bill being called on for debate upon resumption of the meeting of the Federation Chamber today at 4 pm, with the time for each second reading speech limited to 10 minutes; and (3) proceedings on the bill having priority over all other government legislation, with debate concluding no later than 6 pm today, and any questions required to complete the bill's consideration in the Federation Chamber being put immediately.

Leave not granted. Mr WALLACE: I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following: (1) the Crimes Amendment (Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Child Sexual Abuse) Bill 2025 standing referred to the Federation Chamber; (2) the bill being called on for debate upon resumption of the meeting of the Federation Chamber today at 4 pm, with the time for each second— The SPEAKER: Order!

The member for Fisher will pause for a moment. The Leader of the House?

SourceHouse of Representatives, Wednesday 29 October 2025 — official recordTA-251029-house-d8c10181dd73:s016