Who presides over debates in the House of Representatives and maintains order in the chamber?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, an MP elected by parliamentary colleagues
- Step 1: The Speaker is the highest-ranking officer of the House, ranking third in the official Order of Precedence. Step 2. The Speaker interprets Standing Orders, rules on points of order, and disciplines unruly MPs (such as naming or ejecting them). Answer: The Speaker of the House of Representatives, an MP elected by parliamentary colleagues. Why not the others: The Speaker also represents Parliament to the Sovereign and Governor-General.
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