Stephen Parry (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

As Chair of the Procedure Committee, I wish to inform the Senate that there is one important difference in the temporary order proposed compared to the current temporary order which is not readily evident when you read the temporary order. There will no longer be a prohibition on divisions taking place before 12.30 pm. In other words, divisions may take place from the commencement of the Senate at 10 am on each Monday. The Procedure Committee agreed that the postponement of divisions called between these times was no longer appropriate and that the Senate should be able to conduct its business on the presumption that divisions could occur in all but the most limited of circumstances.

Question agreed to.