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Wednesday, 18 September 1996
Page: 4568


Mr CREAN —I preface my question by saying that, whilst not objecting to the Independents having their fair share of questions in question time, I seek clarification from you on a ruling that you made earlier where you said that the quota was one in every 5.4. If one is to take the totality of the House, five into 147 would suggest that the Independents get a question one in every 30, roughly. My understanding is that the arrangement is that their quota is taken out of our proportion and that should entitle them to one essentially in every 11. As the member for Cunningham has indicated, on previous occasions this has been done on consecutive days. I would ask you, either now or subsequently, to reflect on the earlier ruling you made and give us clarification so that we know where we stand in seeking to organise for question time.


Mr ACTING SPEAKER —I thank the honourable member for his question, which does somewhat seem to be just a repetition of the question from the honourable member for Cunningham. I give him the same answer: I will reflect on it and advise you.