Queensland parliament passes ‘unprecedented’ gag on abortion debate
Ambush motion, introduced by David Crisafulli, aimed at preventing potential public disunity in LNP ranks by ensuring MPs won’t be forced into a conscience voteFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland parliament has been banned from debate on abortion for four years after an ambush motion by the premier, David Crisafulli, in a move labelled “unprecedented”.The motion also requires any “motion or amendment” seeking to have the house “express its views” on abortion be ruled out of order.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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Ambush motion, introduced by David Crisafulli, aimed at preventing potential public disunity in LNP ranks by ensuring MPs won’t be forced into a conscience vote
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The Queensland parliament has been banned from debate on abortion for four years after an ambush motion by the premier, David Crisafulli, in a move labelled “unprecedented”.
The motion also requires any “motion or amendment” seeking to have the house “express its views” on abortion be ruled out of order.
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