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House Speaker Gerry Brownlee has confirmed he has received a privilege complaint relating to Green MP Julie Anne Genter’s outburst in Parliament.

“Members, I have received letters from party whips raising with me a matter of privilege in relation to events in the committee of the whole House last night.”

Brownlee said there is now a natural justice process to follow, during which Genter can make representations to the Speaker by midday on Monday. Brownlee said he would make his ruling after that.

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