Sittings of the House

I move, That the sitting of the House today be extended into tomorrow morning to consider the following Government orders of the day: consideration in committee of the Regulatory Standards Bill; the third reading of the Medicines Amendment Bill; consideration in committee of the Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill; the second reading of the Education and Training (Early Childhood Education Reform) Amendment Bill; consideration in committee of the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill; and the second reading of the Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.

Those who are leaving the House need to do so without any discussion on the way—very quietly.

Point of order. Mr Speaker—

SPEAKER: We’re just, it’s unusual to take—

Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS: I know, but I seek leave to see the Green Party Whip’s authority for the last two votes that they cast.

I’m aware that they have the authority.

Rt Hon Winston Peters: You’re aware that they have the authority?

SPEAKER: I am. I’ve been notified by the members that the Green Party carries their proxy.

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Yeah, but have you seen them?

SPEAKER: I don’t have to see them. I’m allowed to take members at their word.

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Well, that’s a mistake.

SPEAKER: Well, I’ve been giving the member the benefit of the doubt for the last couple of years. We will have silence while the vote is called.