Parliamentary Procedure

Standing Orders Suspension

The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining) (11:00): I move without notice:

That standing orders be so far suspended up to and including Thursday 28 October to enable ministers and members to speak and conduct business from any seat within the chamber and the Speaker's gallery and that members of the Legislative Council be prohibited from admission to the Speaker's gallery.

The SPEAKER: As an absolute majority is not present, ring the bells.

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

Motion carried.