House debates Business

Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders

Tuesday, 1 November 2011 House of Representatives

Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House

1:31 pm

by leave—I move:

That unless otherwise ordered, so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent Question Time commencing immediately and being followed by:

(1) presentation of documents;

(2) the discussion of a matter of public importance;

(3) ministerial statements; and

(4) government business until 9:30 p.m.

I indicate that I understand that there may well also be a suspension of parliament for a short period of time at an appropriate time!

Question agreed to.