MPs allowed to text on the bench

House of Representatives Speaker Neil Andrew of The Parliament of Australia yesterday ruled in favour of MPs using cell phones for text messaging, reports The Herald Sun

Members of Parliament have been allowed to use laptop computers in the chamber for some time -- including e-mail. Mr Andrew ruled SMS communications fell into the same category and gave it the green light.

emily | 7:05 PM | SMS and Politics |
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