The Federal Opposition has accused Bronwyn Bishop of "serious partiality" in her role as Speaker of the House of Representatives and sought to move a motion of no confidence in the Speaker for the first time since 1949.
The substance of the motion was debated as Labor sought to suspend standing orders but failed on party lines. The Government labelled the move a "shabby stunt".
Manager of Opposition Business Tony Burke moved the motion after the Speaker "named" Labor frontbencher Mark Dreyfus, leading to him being thrown out of the chamber for 24 hours.
To be "named" by the Speaker for disorderly behaviour is one of the most serious actions that can be taken against an MP.
more: Bishop targeted in no-confidence vote as Speaker row rages
The Federal Opposition has accused Bronwyn Bishop of "serious partiality" in her role as Speaker of the House of Representatives and sought to move a motion of no confidence in the Speaker for the first time since 1949.
The substance of the motion was debated as Labor sought to suspend standing orders but failed on party lines. The Government labelled the move a "shabby stunt".
Manager of Opposition Business Tony Burke moved the motion after the Speaker "named" Labor frontbencher Mark Dreyfus, leading to him being thrown out of the chamber for 24 hours.
To be "named" by the Speaker for disorderly behaviour is one of the most serious actions that can be taken against an MP.
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