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Legislative Council - Fifty-First Parliament, Second Session (51-2)
2008-05-07 Daily Xml
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Parliamentary Procedure

SITTINGS AND BUSINESS

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Police, Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning) (15:20): Given the slow progress the government has made on its two priority bills this week, I would like to test the will of the council. I move:

That standing orders be so far suspended as to enable Matters of Interest and Notice of Motion, Orders of the Day: Private Business to be taken into consideration after government business.

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Leader of the Opposition) (15:21): I move:

That the motion be amended by adding the words 'with Notice of Motion and Orders of the Day: Private Business being resumed at 7.45pm.'

The Hon. M. PARNELL (15:21): I support the amended motion. I think it is with some reluctance that we would put off private members' business, but I am happy for us to proceed with the bikie bill. The Attorney-General has been telling us in the media that it is a priority. We are part way through it, and we are almost there. Let us keep going with the bill and commence Matters of Interest and private business after dinner.

The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD (15:21): Family First also supports the motion as amended.

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY: This week, the government listed two important bills that we need to pass. It is quite clear to anybody watching that there has been filibustering.

Members interjecting:

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY: The world will see it. I oppose both the amendment—

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS: On a point of order—

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY: So, in closing—

The PRESIDENT: Order! The Hon. Mr Lucas has a point of order.

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS: I seek clarification from you, Mr President. I understand that there is a motion for suspension of standing orders. Is someone entitled to speak twice?

The PRESIDENT: He is wrapping up the debate.

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY: It is important that this government gets on with the business of the council. We oppose the amendment. Surely two important pieces of legislation, such as the serious and organised crime bill and the WorkCover bill, should take priority over some of the issues that are listed. However, let us have the vote.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! Members may want to listen to how I will put the question, that is, that the amendment of the Hon. Mr Ridgway be agreed to.

The council divided on the amendment:

AYES (14)

Bressington, A. Darley, J.A. Dawkins, J.S.L.
Evans, A.L. Hood, D.G.E. Kanck, S.M.
Lawson, R.D. Lensink, J.M.A. Lucas, R.I.
Parnell, M. Ridgway, D.W. (teller) Schaefer, C.V.
Stephens, T.J. Wade, S.G.

NOES (7)

Finnigan, B.V. Gago, G.E. Gazzola, J.M.
Holloway, P. (teller) Hunter, I.K. Wortley, R.P.
Zollo, C.

Majority of 7 for the ayes.

Amendment thus carried; motion as amended carried.

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