Procedure
LINDSAY TISCH (Senior Whip—National)
: Under Standing Order 71, there is an option to postpone the bill. Looking at Speaker’s ruling 23/1, I move,
That the Building (Late Consent is a Free Consent) Amendment Bill in the name of the Hon Dr Nick Smith be postponed until 6 September, being the next members’ day, which the Standing Orders and Speakers’ rulings provide for.
DARREN HUGHES (Junior Whip—Labour)
: I assume the chief Opposition Whip is doing this on the basis that the member in charge of the bill is not present to move the motion for the first reading. The bill would be deferred until the next members’ sitting day?
The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Ann Hartley): That is what he indicated, yes.
LINDSAY TISCH (Senior Whip—National)
: Yes, I confirm that that is the next members’ day. The member is not present and I am moving the motion on his behalf.
Hon Mark Burton: And the member agrees? The member has given his consent?
LINDSAY TISCH: Yes.
The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Ann Hartley): The member has consented.
