S.O.76 (of 1994) Reply - reply closes debate (Repealed)
76. The reply of the mover of the original motion closes the debate.
| Related Orders, Precedents and Rulings |
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| S.O. 76 of 1994 (Repealed) | 76. The reply of the mover of the original motion closes the debate. |
| 2001 Precedent | The Speaker advised the Leader of the House that he had forfeited any opportunity to speak to a bill as the MInister was speaking in reply. PD 28/11/01, 19029 |
| 2000 Precedent | 1. Standing and Sessional Orders suspended to permit the resumption of the second reading debate on the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Bill forthwith and to enable the Premier to make a further contribution to the debate (as the second reading had been moved by a Parliamentary Secretary on his behalf). VP 03/05/00, 438 |
| 1996 Precedent | 1. Member spoke in reply and then sought to adjourn the debate. Acting Speaker ruled that the matter could not be adjourned. By agreement the putting of the question deferred to a later hour. PD 2/5/96, 741 |
| 1994 Precedent | 1. Motion for urgent consideration moved by the Leader of the Opposition. Amendment moved to the motion by the Premier. When speaking in reply, the Leader of the Opposition indicated that he would seek leave to change the date mentioned in the motion. Point of order taken that, because the Leader of the Opposition had closed the debate, there would not be an opportunity for another member to move the amendment. The Speaker indicated that if the Government amendment was carried, then it was immaterial what happened to the original motion. If it were lost, then the Leader of the Opposition could seek leave to amend his motion and adjust the date. The Government amendment was subsequently negatived and leave was not granted to amend the original motion. The numbers being equal on the original question 'that the motion be agreed to', the Speaker cast his vote with the noes and declared the question to have been passed in the negative. PD 2/3/94, 79-81 |
| 1993 Precedent | Point of order taken when member questioned whether Minister was speaking in reply to debate. The Speaker replied that he was not closing off debate but was speaking to the first amendment. PD 24/2/93, 16 |
| 1991 Precedent | 1. Reply commenced - Member indicated that he had desired to speak. Speaker indicated that as the Minister had commenced reply he could not retract remarks. PD 20/8/91, 193 |
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