Parliamentary Procedure

Standing Orders Suspension

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (11:03): I move:

That without notice standing orders be and remain so far suspended as to enable a motion for an address to His Majesty the King be moved forthwith and be completed in lieu of question time.

The SPEAKER: An absolute majority is required; count the house. An absolute majority is present.

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

Motion carried.