Mrs Bronwyn Bishop (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I would like to deal with some housekeeping arrangements for this evening. I would like to remind members that the usual arrangements and courtesies will apply to the budget speech and equally on Thursday to the speech in reply by the Leader of the Opposition. As with any other proceedings of the House, the member with the call is entitled to speak without interruption. In accordance with precedent, if any action under standing order 94(a) is required it will be by a written note.

I ask members to ensure that their guests arrive at the galleries in time to undertake security clearance and be seated in the galleries in a timely way. I trust there will be cooperation from members and their guests in the galleries and that budget night and budget reply night will proceed smoothly for the benefit of the House and those watching and listening to proceedings.