Parliamentary Procedure

Standing Orders Suspension

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining) (10:45): I move without notice:

That standing and sessional orders be so far suspended as to enable the consideration of a government bill to take precedence forthwith over private members' business.

The SPEAKER: I have counted the house and there being present an absolute majority of the whole number of members of the house, I accept the motion.

Motion carried.

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: I move:

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

The SPEAKER: I have counted the house and there being an absolute majority of the whole number of members of the house, I accept the motion.

Motion carried.