Legislative Council

Expired Sessional Order - Cut-off date for government bills

That, during the present session and notwithstanding anything contained in the standing or sessional orders, and unless otherwise ordered, the following procedures apply to the passage of government bills:

1. Where a bill is introduced by a Minister, or is received from the Legislative Assembly after Friday 21 October 2011, debate on the motion for the second reading is to be adjourned at the conclusion of the speech of the Minister moving the motion, and the resumption of the debate is to be made an order of the day for the first sitting day in 2012.

2. However, after the first reading, if a Minister declares a bill to be an urgent bill and copies have been circulated to members, the question "That the bill be considered an urgent bill" is to be decided without amendment or debate, except a statement not exceeding 10 minutes each by a Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, or a member nominated by the Leader of the Opposition, and one cross-bench member. If that question is agreed to, the second reading debate and subsequent stages may proceed forthwith or at any time during the sitting of the House.

PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES

Expired Sessional Order - Cut-off date for government bills

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