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Sessional Order Details

Sessional Order (561) - Quorum Calls, Restriction On (adopted 23 March 2016)

This Sessional Order amends Standing Order 45. Click this link to view the Standing Order.
RESTRICTION ON QUORUM CALLS
(Adopted 23 March 2016)

That, during the current session, unless otherwise ordered, Standing Order 45 shall read as follows:

45. Members shall not be permitted to call attention to the want of a quorum:

(1) During Private Members’ Statements or Community Recognition Statements;
(2) During Matters of Public Importance or the Discussion on a Petition signed by 10,000 or more persons;
(3) During the establishment of and debate on a Motion Accorded Priority;
(4) During the take note debate on reports from committees; or
(5) Before 10.30 a.m. on any sitting day, other than Thursday when a quorum call cannot be made before 10.10 a.m.