PROCEDURE FOR LODGEMENT AND PRESENTATION
(adopted 5 May 2015)
That, during the current session, unless otherwise ordered, Standing Order 123
shall read as follows:
123. The procedure for the lodging and presentation of a petition is as
follows:
(1) The Member must be acquainted with the contents of the petition.
(2) The Member must ensure that the petition is in conformity with the Standing
Orders.
(3) The Member must sign the front sheet and, if applicable, certify that the
petition has been signed by 500 or more persons.
(4) The petition may be lodged for presentation with the Clerk.
(5) In the House the Clerk shall announce that petitions have been received.
(6) The terms of the petition presented shall be printed in Hansard and in the
Votes and Proceedings.
(7) No discussion upon the subject matter of a petition shall be allowed,
except in accordance with Standing Order 125A or by way of substantive motion. |
