Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

by leave—I move:

That today:

(a) any proposal pursuant to standing order 75 not be proceeded with;

(b) after formal motions or at 4.30 pm, whichever is earlier, the message from the House of Representatives relating to the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Withdrawal from Amalgamations) Bill 2020 be reported and consideration of the bill have precedence over all other business for one hour, at which time the questions on all remaining stages be put;

(c) paragraph (b) operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142; and

(d) after conclusion of consideration of the bill, the Senate return to the routine of business at the point of being interrupted, including any formal motions not reached.

And I move:

That the question be now put.

Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The question is that the question be now put.

Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The question now is that the motion moved by Senator Birmingham to rearrange the business of the Senate be agreed to.

Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The change in business has been adopted. Until 4.30 pm senators will proceed with the routine of business.