Points of Order — Overseas Investment (Restriction on Foreign Ownership) Bill—Introduction and First Reading

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.

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 matter had actually been considered earlier in the day, and I understand that leave had been denied.

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.

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?

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): 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.