Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the Leader of the Government in the Senate for the comments he has just made. I move an amendment that I hope is being circulated shortly:

Omit all words after "That—", substitute:

"(1) The Parliamentary Entitlements Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 and the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority Bill 2017 and Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2017 have precedence over all government business until determined.

(2) If by 7.20 pm today, the Parliamentary Entitlements Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 and the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority Bill 2017 and Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2017 have not been finally considered:

(a) the hours of meeting shall be 9.30 am to not later than midnight;

(b) the routine of business from not later than 7.20 pm shall be government business only;

(c) the Senate shall adjourn without debate after it has finally considered the bills or at midnight, whichever is the earlier; and

(d) if by 2 pm on Thursday, 16 February 2017, the bills have still not been finally considered:

(i) the hours of meeting shall be 9.30 am to adjournment,

(ii) the routine of business from not later than 8 pm shall be government business only,

(iii) divisions may take place after 4.30 pm, and

(iv) the Senate shall adjourn without debate after it has finally considered the bills listed above, or a motion for the adjournment is moved by a minister, whichever is the earlier.