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Sessional Orders of the Legislative Council

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Sessional orders are temporary rules adopted for the duration of a session and are made under specific standing orders, or are used to vary or suspend the operation of standing orders. Sessional orders do not need the Governor’s approval.

The current session is the 1st Session of the 54th Parliament and commenced May 2007.

• All sessional orders - 1st Session 54th Parliament (PDF)
• Debate on committee reports [adopted 10 May 2007]
• Formal motions [adopted 5 June 2007]
• Motion for the adjournment [adopted 10 May 2007]
• Office of Assistant President [adopted 28 June 2007, amended 28 November 2007]
• Precedence of business [adopted 10 May 2007]
• Questions—time for questions without notice [adopted 10 May 2007]
• Quorums [adopted 18 October 2007]
• Sitting days [adopted 10 May 2007]
• Take note of budget estimates 2008-2009 [adopted 17 June 2008]
• Variation to standing order 210 (10)[adopted 28 June 2007]