Points of Order — Leave for Introduction and First Reading—Environment Canterbury (Democracy Restoration) Amendment Bill
I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek leave to introduce the Environment Canterbury (Democracy Restoration) Amendment Bill, a member’s bill in my name, and for that bill to be set down for first reading today before Government order of the day No. 1.
Leave is sought for that course of action. Is there any objection? There is objection.
I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker.
💬 Mr SPEAKER: Is this a fresh point of order?
Yes, it is, Mr Speaker. I think it is completely unreasonable when members take the opportunity to seek leave of the House to introduce a bill that has not been seen by other parties in the House. There could be no other option than to decline it. [Interruption]
Order! [Interruption] No, I do not need any assistance at all. Order! I do not need—[Interruption] Order! I realise it is the first day back and there is a level of enthusiasm amongst members to engage, but I am not going to allow a free-for-all with interjections across the floor. Leave was put, it was denied, and that is the end of the matter.
🗣️ Spoke in this debate (3)
- Hon Gerry Brownlee (New Zealand National Party — Member for Ilam)
- David Carter (New Zealand National Party — List Member)
- Hon Dr Megan Woods (New Zealand Labour Party — Member for Wigram)