It wasn’t a controversial bill or a heated debate that drew such an audience.

His controversial bill, which caused dissent across the country, just squeaked through by 219 votes in favour to 212 against.

The controversial bill was then reinstated.

During my time here there will no doubt be a number of controversial bills proposed.

Other houses, though, can often veto or at least delay controversial bills, perhaps until the government's performance can be judged by the electorate.