Parliamentary Procedure

STANDING ORDERS SUSPENSION

Mrs REDMOND (Heysen—Leader of the Opposition) (14:20): I move:

That standing orders be so far suspended as to allow for a motion of no confidence in the Treasurer to be put forthwith.

The SPEAKER: I have counted the house and, as there is an absolute majority of the whole number of the members of the house present, I accept the motion.

Motion carried.

The Hon. P.F. CONLON (Elder—Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Energy) (14:21): I move:

That the time of the debate be limited to one hour, being divided equally between the government and the opposition.

Motion carried.