Thorne backs amdts. to ensure Speaker of the House’s independence

Thorne backs amdts. to ensure Speaker of the House’s independence

Parliament has approved Constitutional Amendments that affect how the Speaker of the House is chosen and how Government officials address Parliament. Under the changes outlined in the Constitutional Amendment Bill, a person outside the House of Assembly or the Senate can now be elected Speaker of the House. The amendments also allow Ministers to address the chamber in which they do not sit, as long as the issue falls within their ministerial por…