Parliamentary Procedure

Standing Orders Suspension

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (11:01): I move:

That standing and sessional orders be and remain so far suspended as to enable me to move a motion without notice forthwith and for government business to take precedence over Private Members Business, Committees and Subordinate Legislation, then for Private Members Business, Committees and Subordinate Legislation set down on the Notice Paper for today to take precedence for one hour.

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

Motion carried.