BUSINESS

Mr BURKE (Watson—Minister for the Arts, Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Cyber Security, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship and Leader of the House) (10:28): I move: That the House: (1) permits a Member who is present in the House or Federation Chamber but is unable to address it, by reason of chronic illness or disability, to present a copy of the Member's speech for incorporation in Hansard, provided that the speech conforms to the standing and sessional orders in its language and content; and (2) notes for the avoidance of doubt that a contribution made in this way is considered to form part of proceedings of the House.

In speaking on the motion, I would advise the House that I've consulted with the Manager of Opposition Business on this. This is the next step in the changes that the parliament has been gradually making to ensure we are a more accessible chamber, given different issues that people face over time.