1- The Parliament and the role of the House
2- House, Government and Opposition
3- Elections and the electoral system
4- Parliament House and access to proceedings
5- Members
6- The Speaker, Deputy Speakers and officers
7- The Parliamentary Calendar
8- Order of business and the sitting day
9- Motions
10- Legislation
11- Financial legislation
12- Senate amendments and requests
- Procedure following Senate consideration
- Senate bills amended by House
13- Disagreements between the Houses
14- Control and conduct of debate
15- Questions
16- Non-government business
17- Documents
18- Parliamentary committees
19- Parliamentary privilege
Appendices

House of Representatives Practice, 6th edition – HTML version

8 - Order of business and the sitting day

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Contents

This chapter outlines the proceedings on a normal sitting day, from the meeting of the House to adjournment, under the ordinary order of business provided for in standing order 34. It also details the many interventions which can occur under specific standing orders and by way of tactical moves. The chapter also encompasses the division procedures and quorum provisions, which often play a significant part in the daily routine of the House.

Sittings

Meeting of the House

Acknowledgement of country and Prayers

Order of business

New business rule

Adjournment

Meeting and adjournment of the Federation Chamber

Quorum

Divisions

Balloting