Parliamentary Procedure

Standing Orders Suspension

The Hon. J.K. SZAKACS (Cheltenham—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services) (11:01): I move:

That standing orders be so far suspended as to enable the introduction of a bill without notice forthwith and passage through all stages without delay.

The SPEAKER: An absolute majority is required. We will count the house. An absolute majority being present, I accept the motion.

Motion carried.