Nationals MP Kevin Hogan has been elected as the new deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Nationals MP Kevin Hogan has been elected as the new deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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He replaces Mark Coulton who resigned earlier this month after 18 months in the job.
"Debate is important, passionate debate is important," Mr Hogan said after his election.
"I look forward as deputy speaker to encouraging that passionate debate but also with a great deal of respect about it."
Australian Associated Press