Parliamentary Procedure

SITTINGS AND BUSINESS

The Hon. C.C. FOX (Bright—Minister for Transport Services) (12:01): I move:

That standing and sessional orders be so far suspended as to enable Private Members Business, Bills, Order of the Day No. 4, set down for Thursday 6 September, to be taken into consideration forthwith and that debate be limited to the times provided in sessional orders for the consideration of private members business.

The SPEAKER: An absolute majority not being present, ring the bills.

An absolute majority of the whole number of members being present:

The SPEAKER: There being 24 members present, I accept the motion.

Motion carried.