Parliamentary Procedure

Standing Orders Suspension

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier, Minister for the Arts) (15:34): I move, without notice:

That standing orders be and remain so far suspended as to enable me to move a motion on energy policy without notice forthwith.

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

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

Motion carried.