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Standing Order Details

S.O.123 Petitions - procedure for lodgement and presentation

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 by way of substantive motion.


amended 3 July 2009