SUE KEDGLEY (Green) Link to this
I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek leave for the Overseas Investment (Restriction on Foreign Ownership) Bill in my name to be introduced and set down for its first reading.
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Minister for Economic Development) Link to this
I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. I do not want to comment adversely on the bill, but I thought this was something the House had considered earlier in the day.
The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson) Link to this
The matter had actually been considered earlier in the day, and I understand that leave had been denied.
SUE KEDGLEY (Green) Link to this
I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. My understanding is that I can make a further request by leave for my bill to be introduced and set down for a first reading.
The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson) Link to this
I understand that the member is able to seek leave again. The member wishes to seek leave. Is there any objection to that course of action being taken?
NATHAN GUY (Junior Whip—National) Link to this
I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. Are you asking the member to seek leave again, or not?
The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson) Link to this
No, she has already sought leave, and now it is up to the House to decide whether it accepts. I am asking the House whether leave has been given. Is there any objection? There is objection.