Parliamentary Procedure

Standing Orders Suspension

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:08): I move:

That standing and sessional orders be so far suspended as to enable me to move a motion of no confidence in the Minister for Education and Child Development to be put forthwith in lieu of question time, the time allotted for the debate be for one hour and the following speaking times apply: the mover and lead speaker opposing the motion, 15 minutes each; a speaker supporting and opposing the motion, 10 minutes each; and a further subsequent speaker supporting and opposing the motion, five minutes each, and no right of reply for the mover.

The SPEAKER: I have counted the house and, there being present an absolute majority of the whole number of members of the house, I accept the motion. Is it seconded?

An honourable member: Yes, sir.

The SPEAKER: Does the honourable member wish to speak in support of the suspension? Preferably not. The question is that standing orders be suspended.

Motion carried.