Order of business amendment
The Leader responded to Bacik and the wider criticism of not flagging the proposal in advance, insisting the House could accept or amend the Order of Business. He continued defending his position against accusations that he had not consulted Members.
I would not subscribe to a conspiracy theory.
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Senator Bacik came in this morning protesting over the leaders' meeting and Members not being informed. It is the proposal of the Leader on any given day. By the same token, many Members, including some from the Senator's party, come in here without ever telling me at the group meetings that they are proposing an amendment to the Order of Business on any day. Senator Bacik has been at the group meetings and never referred to opposing the Order of Business.
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Being in government and in opposition are very different, as the Leader well knows.
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The House is very unruly this morning. The Leader should be allowed to continue without interruption.
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I am quite happy to go before the people any time. It does not bother me in any way.
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The difference is in the name. Senator Buttimer is the Leader. We are not-----
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As Senator Boyhan says, it is the prerogative of the House to accept or amend the Order of Business.