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Business with Precedence (under Standing Order 118)

Business with Precedence (under Standing Order 118)

The following matters constitute business with precedence under Standing Order 118.  They are dealt with in the following order unless otherwise provided for:

- Dissent from a Speaker's ruling. 
- No confidence motions in the Government, a Minister or the Speaker. 
- Censure of a member or the Speaker. 
- Matters of privilege or contempt. 
- Expulsion of a member.
- A
rrangement of business of the House. 
- Days and hours of sitting. 
- Disallowance of statutory rules.
- Business accorded precedence by the House.
- Votes of thanks or condolence. 
- Printing of papers.

Motions of condolence and motions for printing of papers may be moved without notice at any time - Standing Order 118.​