Senate debates

Monday, 21 June 2021

Bills

Ministerial Suitability Commission of Inquiry Bill 2021

4:20 pm

Photo of Larissa WatersLarissa Waters (Queensland, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I ask that general business notice of motion No. 1147 be taken as formal.

Photo of Sue LinesSue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) Share this | | Hansard source

Is there any objection to this motion being taken as formal?

An honourable senator: Yes.

There is an objection.

Photo of Larissa WatersLarissa Waters (Queensland, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent the motion being moved immediately and determined without amendment or debate.

Photo of Sue LinesSue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) Share this | | Hansard source

The question is the motion to suspend standing orders moved by Senator Waters be agreed to.