Ms Anna Burke (Chisholm, Deputy-Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The minister has made his point; he is now debating the issue.

The amendments read as follows—

(1)

Proposed standing order 29, “Set meeting and adjournment times”, line beginning “Friday”, Omit the line, substitute: “Friday 8.30am  4.20 pm”.

(2)

Proposed standing order 31, “Automatic adjournment of the House”, omit paragraph (d).

(3)

That the Order of Business figure following proposed standing order 34 “Order of Business” be omitted and the “Order of Business” figure attached to these amendments substituted.

(4)

Proposed standing order 43 “Members’ statements on Fridays”, omit “The period allowed for these statements shall extend until 9.15 am”, substitute:       “The period allowed for these statements shall extend until 8.45 am.”

(5)

After proposed standing order 44 “Grievance debate” insert:       46 Discussion of definite matter of public importance

(6)

Proposed standing order 133 “Deferred divisions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays”, omit the heading, substitute:       “133 Deferred divisions on Mondays and Tuesdays”.

(7)

Proposed standing order 133 “Deferred divisions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays”, omit paragraph (b).

(8)

After proposed standing order 55 “Lack of quorum”, insert:       “97 Daily Question Time

And an amendment to the House of Representatives Order of Business.

The amendment to the House of Representatives Order of Business read as follows—

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – CHAMBER ORDER OF BUSINESS

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