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Web Aboriginal Lands Parliamentary Standing Committee (Parliamentary Committees) - 17/05/2022
The PRESIDENT (14:30): I have to advise the council that at its meeting held yesterday the Aboriginal Lands Parliamentary Standing Committee was unable to come to a decision as to who is to be its presiding member. Therefore, pursuant to section 7(1)(b) of the Aboriginal Lands Parliamentary Standing Committee Act, the matter is referred to the cou... -
Web President, Election (Opening of Parliament) - 03/05/2022
The PRESIDENT (11:24): I would like to thank all honourable members for their support. We have a chamber of five parties. We will have robust discussion. I will try to ensure that there is respect paid to all and, again, I thank you for your support. At 11:25, accompanied by a deputation of members, the President proceeded to Government House. On ... -
Web Address in Reply (Address in Reply) - 03/05/2022
The PRESIDENT (17:05): I lay upon the table a copy of the Governor's opening speech. -
Web Adjournment Debate (Adjournment Debate) - 02/12/2021
The PRESIDENT (17:22): Before we allow the Treasurer to sum up the debate and go to a vote, I have some remarks I would like to make. Firstly, it has been a wonderful privilege to be the President of this chamber. There may be further opportunities early in the new year, but today is the day for thanking people who have contributed not only this y... -
Web Senate Vacancy (Members) - 07/09/2021
The PRESIDENT (14:19): I inform the Legislative Council that, having conferred with the Speaker, I have arranged to call a joint meeting of the two houses for the purpose of complying with section 15 of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act on Tuesday 21 September 2021 at 10am. A formal notice will be distributed to all members of parliam... -
Web Legislative Council Vacancy (Members) - 24/08/2021
The PRESIDENT (14:47): I lay on the table the minutes of the Assembly of Members of both houses held this day to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Council caused by the resignation of the Hon. D.W. Ridgway. Ordered to be published. -
Web Chamber Broadcast System (Parliament House Matters) - 22/06/2021
The PRESIDENT (14:22): Members, I wish to advise the council that, due to a technical issue with the broadcasting system this morning, on-screen graphics are not able to be displayed today and quite possibly for the remainder of this week. -
Web President, Senate Visit (Parliamentary Representation) - 22/06/2021
The PRESIDENT (14:23): Members, I would also like to report that, on Tuesday last week, during a visit to Canberra, I had the wonderful privilege of being invited onto the floor of the Senate before question time. Subsequently, the President, Senator the Hon. Scott Ryan, sought the leave of the Senate and then asked Black Rod to escort me to the c... -
Web Langford, Mr B. (Parliamentary Procedure) - 08/06/2021
The PRESIDENT (14:25): Before calling on questions without notice, I would like to indicate that today is the 60th birthday of Mr Basil Langford. Most of us know Basil as a long-serving member of the catering division, I think for about 20 years. Basil is celebrating his 60th birthday today, but he has been unwell for several weeks and away from t... -
Web People and Culture Unit, Parliament House (Parliament House Matters) - 06/05/2021
The PRESIDENT (14:21): I wish to advise the council that the presiding officers have received correspondence from the Joint Parliamentary Service Committee advising that the committee has resolved to establish a centralised human resource function for and within the parliament that supports the management and staff of the two houses and the manage...
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