Parliament House Matters

Chamber Photography

The SPEAKER (19:30): I now take this moment to remind members that the taking of photographs or video from the floor of the chamber, particularly of other members or of guests in the gallery, is contrary to numerous rulings of former Speakers.

I refer members to my ruling on 10 September 2020 in which I upheld rulings by Speaker Tarzia, on 20 September 2019 and 3 June 2020, and of Speaker Atkinson, on 26 September 2017. As Speaker Atkinson noted at that time, all members have access to the live video broadcast, and the prohibition of photography and video by members does not detract from transparency or accountability. That is a final warning to members that if it happens again it will be a naming offence.