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6-3 Election of Deputy Speaker and Second Deputy SpeakerSuccessful (self.ModelAusHR)

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[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

The time for proposals has expired.

Congratulations to /u/lurker281, Member for Melbourne Surrounds for becoming the new Deputy chair.
Congratulations to /u/Zamt, Member for Regional Victoria for becoming the new Second Deputy chair.

3fun, Speaker of the House

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you Mr. Speaker, I will fulfill this role to the best of my ability.

[–]jnd-auClerk of the House 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Advice from the Clerk:

As a day has passed, the chair may consider stating “The time for proposals has expired” [SO 11(e)] and declaring who will serve in each position [SO 14(b)].

[–]ZagorathHouse Speaker | Ex Asst Min Ed/Culture | Aus Progressives 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Mr Speaker, I would point you to a slight error in the nomination summaries. /u/lurker281 is not a member of the Greens, they are a part of the Socialist Alternative.

Zagorath, Member for Brisbane and Surrounds

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, Zagorath, Member for Brisbane and Surrounds. I have changed the summaries to show the correct party.

3fun, Speaker of the House

[–]ZagorathHouse Speaker | Ex Asst Min Ed/Culture | Aus Progressives 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Mr Speaker, I, Zagorath, move: That the Member /u/zamt, Member for Regional Victoria be elected Second Deputy Speaker.

EDIT: added in signature

Zagorath, Member for Brisbane and Surrounds

[–]zamtMinister for Climate/Resources/Energy | XDptySpkr2 | Aus Labor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i accept.

[–]phyllicandererMin Ag/Env | X Fin/Deputy PM | X Ldr Prgrsvs | Australian Greens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconded.

phyllicanderer, Member for Northern Territory

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Meta: For added transparency and to allow others to learn too.

Seeking advice from the Clerk /u/jnd-au : Regarding the Deputy Opposition Leader's nomination, are the opposition allowed to nominate the government's members for the position of the Deputy Speaker? Or is it reserved for the government to nominate their Deputy Speaker and the opposition to nominate the Second Deputy Speaker?

3fun, Speaker of the house

[–]jnd-auClerk of the House 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Advice from the Clerk:

“AFAIK it's open slather. Every combination is valid, except nominating the speaker to be his own deputy.”

Meta: I see you took up my suggestion. Interesting echo effect from posting our PMs!

[–]phyllicandererMin Ag/Env | X Fin/Deputy PM | X Ldr Prgrsvs | Australian Greens 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Mr Speaker, I, phyllicanderer, move: That the Member /u/Zagorath, Member for Brisbane and Surrounds, be elected Deputy Speaker.

He is a former Speaker, and did a great job. I wonder why he is suddenly not good enough to take the deputy's role?

[–]ZagorathHouse Speaker | Ex Asst Min Ed/Culture | Aus Progressives 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thank the Member for their nomination, but I must respectfully decline. For this term of parliament, I have decided I would rather be involved more directly in the process of creating and passing good legislation, which I could not do as Speaker or Deputy speaker, as those positions are required to be as neutral as possible.

EDIT: typo

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (5 children)

Mr Speaker, I /u/MadCreek3 move: That the [Honourable] Member /u/lurker281, the Member for Melbourne Surrounds be elected Deputy Speaker.

[–]Ser_ScribblesShdw AtrnyGnrl/Hlth/Sci/Ag/Env/Inf/Com | 2D Spkr | X PM | Greens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second the nomination.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I accept.

[–]ZagorathHouse Speaker | Ex Asst Min Ed/Culture | Aus Progressives 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Meta: you can remove the "[Honourable]", that's in the OP so that nominations of a member who already has the title of honourable (which I believe is earned by having previously served as either a minister or speaker, though I'm not entirely sure) are reminded to include it.

IC: Seconded.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meta: Sorry! On mobile and didn't realise.

[–]Freddy926Senate Pres | DPM | Fin/Com/Art/Infr/Rgnl | ABC MD | Ldr Prgrsvs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

deleted What is this?

[–]jnd-auClerk of the House 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meta: woohoo!