Mr Tony Burke Watson, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House
10:01 am
I move:
That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent:
(1) the following from occurring in relation to business in the House today:
(a) the Prime Minister moving a motion relating to the Member for Indi;
(b) debate to continue immediately with Members making statements of no longer than five minutes;
(c) at the first opportunity after 1.45 pm, the debate to be interrupted and the House suspending until the ringing of the bells at 2 pm;
(d) at 2 pm, the Speaker calling on questions without notice;
(e) following questions without notice, the presentation of documents and a leave of absence motion, debate continuing until no further Members rise to speak; and
(f) the House then immediately adjourning until 12 noon on 27 October 2026;
(2) the following from occurring in relation to business in the Federation Chamber:
(a) the meeting commencing at 11 am, and immediately considering business accorded priority by the Selection Committee;
(b) after the 1.30 pm suspension, the meeting resuming at 4.15 pm for 30 minutes of three minute constituency statements; and
(c) at 4.45 pm, the meeting resuming consideration of business accorded priority by the Selection Committee; and
(3) any variation to this arrangement being made only on a motion moved by a Minister.
Question agreed to.