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The Hon. S.G. WADE (14:48): Considering that the government is about a third of this chamber and doesn't even hold a majority in the other place, will the government be consulting other parties on the timing of the prorogation?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills, Minister for Science and Information Economy, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Business Services and Consumers) (14:49): The government, as always—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. G.E. GAGO: The government, as always, considers all relevant matters in its deliberations.