Page 1063 - Week 04 - Thursday, 21 May 2020

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Ms Cody: I also ask that the deputy opposition leader withdraw “grubby” and—

Ms Cheyne: “Sordid”.

Ms Cody: “sordid”.

MR ASSISTANT SPEAKER: Thank you, Ms Cody; bear with me.

Ms Cody: Just to clarify the point of order, it was reflecting on a member of the Assembly. It was not just about talking in general terms; it was directly associated with me. Therefore, I request that the opinion be withdrawn.

Mr Wall: Mr Assistant Speaker, while you seek some advice, could the clock be stopped, please?

MR ASSISTANT SPEAKER: Thank you, Mr Wall. Stop the clock. Ms Cody, thank you; we are seeking some advice. Thank you, everyone, for your patience. Ms Lawder, I ask that you withdraw “grubby”.

MS LAWDER: I think I said Ms Cody’s comments were grubby, not that Ms Cody was grubby. Am I not allowed to describe her comments?

MR ASSISTANT SPEAKER: With that terminology, yes. I ask that you withdraw it.

MS LAWDER: The word “grubby”? I feel that I would be untrue to my own belief if I withdrew that term.

MR ASSISTANT SPEAKER: Could you repeat that, Ms Lawder?

MS LAWDER: I feel I would be untrue to my own belief that it was grubby if I withdrew it.

MR ASSISTANT SPEAKER: Ms Lawder, I have asked you to withdraw it and you have not done that. I will have to name you unless you withdraw it. Ms Lawder, you are named. Pursuant to standing order 203, I propose the question:

That Ms Lawder be suspended from the service of the Assembly.

The Assembly voted—

Question resolved in the affirmative.

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