Andrew Wallace (Speaker) | Hansard source

Just before all members leave the chamber, I have an announcement to make. It is a fairly long one, so bear with me. I ask all members to note the usual arrangements in place for budget week and, importantly, that the usual courtesies apply to the Treasurer's budget speech this evening and equally to the Leader of the Opposition's reply on Thursday evening. As with all proceedings of the House, the member with the call is entitled to speak without interruption. In accordance with precedent, should I determine that a member be required to leave the House under standing order 94(a), the member will be advised by a written note. I ask all members to ensure that their guests comply with COVID-safe measures in place in the building, noting that masks are required in all galleries as well as on the floor of the chamber. I trust there will be cooperation from members and their invited guests in the galleries for whom they are responsible. It should be the aim of all members that both nights proceed smoothly for the benefit of the House and for those watching and listening to proceedings.

To finish off, for the information of members, the speech clock will be on but only used as a guide. Standing order (1) provides that there is no time limit for the Treasurer or the Leader of the Opposition for this debate. I thank the House.

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