Urgent Debates Declined — New Zealand Media Sector—Current and Future State
I’ve received a letter from the Hon Willie Jackson seeking to debate under Standing Order 399 the state of public media in New Zealand. For there to be an urgent debate, there must be a particular case of recent occurrence. Several previous Speakers have ruled that continuing problems does not equate to a particular case of recent occurrence. I refer the House to Speakers’ rulings 221/2, by Harrison, Wall, and Mallard. Therefore, the application is declined.
💬 Hon Grant Robertson: Point of order, Mr Speaker.
Point of order, the Hon Kieran McAnulty.
No—Grant.
💬 SPEAKER: Oh, sorry—Grant Robertson. Sorry.
Very similar—he’s half the man I am!
💬 SPEAKER: He certainly is, but he’s starting to sound more and more like you.
I seek leave of the House for a debate to be held on the topic of the future of the news media in New Zealand, using the normal speaking order for an urgent debate, beginning with the Hon Willie Jackson.
Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There is objection. Thank you.
🗣️ Spoke in this debate (2)
- Hon Gerry Brownlee (New Zealand National Party — List Member)
- Hon Grant Robertson (New Zealand Labour Party — List Member)