Chapter 14 - Standing Order No 75 - Moving of motions

Standing Order No. 75



Moving of motions
      (1) Motions, other than the motion for the address in reply, do not require a seconder.

      (2) A member at the request of another member who has given notice may move the motion of which notice has been given.

      (3) If a motion on the Notice Paper is not moved when it is called on, it will be withdrawn from the Notice Paper.

      (4) A motion which has been moved is in the possession of the House, and may only be withdrawn by the mover by leave of the House.

      (5) A motion which has been superseded or withdrawn by leave of the House may be moved again during the same session.

      (6) Once an amendment has been proposed to a motion, the original motion may not be withdrawn, unless the amendment has been withdrawn or negatived.

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