Parliamentary Procedure

Standing Orders Suspension

The Hon. J.K. SZAKACS (Cheltenham—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services) (16:17): I move:

That standing orders be and remain so far suspended as to enable the introduction of a bill without notice forthwith.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: There is not an absolute majority. Ring the bells, please.

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

Motion carried.