16th Nov 2023, 11:56 AM – Senate Business - Rearrangement - Schedule for consideration of bills

The majority voted in favour of an amended motion. The original motion was introduced by Queensland Senator Anthony Chisholm (Labor) and amended by South Australian Senator Simon Birmingham (Liberal).

Amended motion

That on Thursday, 16 November 2023:

(a) at 12.15 pm, bills be called on in the following order:

Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions) Bill 2023

Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No.2) Bill 2023

Bankruptcy Amendment (Discharge from Bankruptcy) Bill 2023

Health Insurance Amendment (Professional Services Review Scheme No.2) Bill 2023;

(b) if the Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions) Bill 2023 is not already concluded, then at the conclusion of debate on general business notice of motion no. 394, or at 5.30pm, whichever is earlier, the bill be called on immediately and have precedence over all other business until determined;

(c) the question on the second reading of the bill to be put at 7pm, or at the conclusion of second reading debate, whichever is earlier;

(d) if consideration of the bill has not concluded by 11pm, the questions on all remaining stages of the bill be put;

(e) paragraphs (c) and (d) operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;

(f) divisions may take place after 4.30pm for the purposes of the bill only; and

(g) the Senate adjourn without debate once consideration of the bill is concluded."