Speaker of House resigns amid party dispute in government
The Speaker of the House Mr Cope resigned after the government refused to uphold his ruling against a minister. The House then elected Mr Scholes as the new Speaker by 64 votes to 38, following caucus nominations for Labor. Deputy PM Dr Cairns said Cope sought no recriminations and praised no criticism of the Prime Minister’s unprecedented move.
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Stormy scenes at NSW joint sitting over Bunton Senate move
Police were called as the NSW Parliament dissolved into chaos during a joint sitting of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council to appoint Albury Mayor Cleaver Bunton to the Senate. Sir Harry and Mr Wran clashed on points of order while two officers stood at the bar as protesters voiced loud opposition.
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Cope resigns as Speaker after parliamentary clash
A heated division over a minister's insult led Speaker Cope to resign his post after 20 years in the House of Representatives. The confrontation saw Mr Whitlam oppose the Speaker's ruling, with the opposition criticising the Prime Minister and calling Parliament breakdown. The resignation followed a chaotic melee as MPs clashed and party leaders argued from outside.
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Parliament debate overprivilege and ministerial conduct
Members accused misrepresentation as Dr Forbes questioned if the minister could tell a monstrous lie. Cameron's outburst followed his substitutions for the phrase. Scholes took over as Deputy Speaker and Snedden moved to censure the Prime Minister. Daly halted postors and then the Grievance Debate. Snedden sought Privileges Committee action over alleged intimidation of the Speaker. He spoke briefly before his interruption continued.
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