Parliamentary Procedure

SIttings and Business

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining) (15:49): I move without notice:

That standing orders be so far suspended as to enable the adjournment of the house to extend beyond 7pm.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Is an absolute majority present? No. Ring the bells.

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

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: You wish to speak?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: Just briefly, sir. The government wishes to thank the opposition for their support of the suspension of standing orders for this evening. The government will not be disadvantaging any member who has made pre-arrangements between 6pm and 7.30pm. The government is not planning on any divisions during that time. If there are disagreements between members during that time, the government will adjourn those matters until after 7.30pm to ensure that no member is disadvantaged.

Motion carried.