Parliamentary Procedure

Standing Orders Suspension

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Higher Education and Skills) (11:59): I move:

That standing and sessional orders be so far suspended as to enable Private Members Business: Committees and Subordinate Legislation, set down on the Notice Paper for today, to take precedence over Government Business for up to one hour.

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

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

Motion carried.