MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE
(adopted 23 March 2016)
That, during the current session, unless otherwise ordered, Standing Order 110
shall read as follows:
110. The procedure for Matters of Public Importance within the daily
Routine of Business, is as follows:
(1) The matter, which must be definite, shall be handed in writing to the
Speaker no later than 12.00 noon and immediately published.
(2) The Speaker shall determine whether the matter is in order. In the event
that more than one matter is submitted, the Speaker shall determine which
matter is of the greatest public importance.
(3) There shall be no dissent from the ruling of the Speaker in relation to the
operation of this Standing Order.
(4) At least 30 minutes prior to the time for Question Time –
(a) The Premier, the Leader of the Opposition, the responsible Minister in
the House, Members submitting matters and the Independent Members shall be
informed in writing of the matter determined by the Speaker to be discussed.
(b) The Speaker, by placing a notice on notice boards, shall inform Members of
the matter.
(5) As provided in the Routine of Business the Speaker shall call the Member
concerned to proceed with the matter. The matter cannot be amended.
(6) The following time limits shall apply:
Member submitting matter – 5 minutes
Member next speaking – 5 minutes
One other Member – 3 minutes
Reply – 3 minutes
Total – 16 minutes
(7) At the conclusion of the discussion no question shall be put.
(8) A division on any question or quorum call shall not be permitted during
Matters of Public Importance. |