House debates Business
Days and Hours of Meeting
Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House
5:26 am
I move:
That the House next meet at 10.00 am this day.
Joe Hockey North Sydney, Liberal Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the House
May I take the opportunity to thank the staff of the chamber and various other staff.
Unidentified interjection - Hansard doesn't record who said this
Honourable Members:
Joe Hockey North Sydney, Liberal Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the House
I think it is important to thank the staff and various others who have stayed up all night. Given the fact that it is now 5.30 in the morning, and they will not get the opportunity to have a sleep—nor will many members of parliament—we will support this initiative to start the House at 10 o’clock, recognising it was the government’s desire to keep the House sitting.
Question agreed to.