Parliamentary business

Rules of the House

Standing Orders

Standing Orders of the House of Representatives are the rules of procedure for the House and its committees. Standing Orders

Speakers’ Rulings

Rulings from the Speaker show how the Standing Orders have been applied and interpreted. Significant rulings made since 1867 are published as Speakers’ Rulings. Speakers’ Rulings

Sessional orders

From time to time the House makes orders that supplement or suspend Standing Orders in the current session of Parliament. They should be read alongside the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives. Sessional orders