Parliamentary Procedure

Standing Orders Suspension

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (00:05): I move:

That standing orders be so far suspended as to enable the house to sit beyond midnight.

The SPEAKER: I understand that the motion needs to be passed by an absolute majority, so I will count members present. I accept the motion. Is it seconded?

An honourable member: Yes, sir.

Motion carried.

The SPEAKER: In view of the lateness of the hour, I propose with respect to the house and to members that we move to adjourn and that we take care of additional business at the sitting of the house tomorrow. I am informed by the Clerk that the minister would ordinarily advise the house about the presentation of the Speaker to the Governor.

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Planning and Local Government) (00:07): I move, without notice:

That the standing orders be and remain so far suspended as to allow the sitting of the house to continue until the time for presenting the Speaker to Her Excellency the Governor.

The SPEAKER: An absolute majority is required. I have counted members and an absolute majority is present. Is the motion seconded?

An honourable member: Yes, sir.

Motion carried.