Part I - Deletion of reference in certain Standing Orders to requirement for "seconding" Part II - SO 230 Adjournment of debate at conclusion of 2nd Reading Speech
Procedure and Privileges Committee (Council)· 25 September 2002general_report
The WA Procedure and Privileges Committee recommends changes to Standing Orders. Part 1 removes the requirement for 'seconding' certain motions. Part 2 modifies SO 230 regarding adjournment of debate after the 2nd reading speech, making adjournment automatic.
Impact
The changes primarily affect the internal procedures of the Legislative Council, streamlining debate and adjournment processes. Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff will be directly affected by these changes.
public_sectorstanding ordersparliamentary procedureseconding motionsadjournment debatelegislative councilWestern AustraliaSO 2302nd readingparliament
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