Bill Debate · Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 25 March 2025
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The House of Representatives considered the second reading of three supply bills for the 2025-2026 financial year. No substantive debate occurred because a resolution agreed to earlier in the day expired the time allocated for discussion. The member for Bendigo put the question in accordance with standing orders and the Clerk's directions. The bills were passed without further amendment or opposition.
The question was agreed to and the bills were read a second time.
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Opened the debate
Chesters stated that the time for debate had expired under a resolution agreed to earlier that day. Chesters explained that she was following the Clerk's directions and the terms of the motion moved by the member for Watson. Chesters noted that standing orders prevented any further opportunity for debate on the matter. Chesters apologised for the lack of discussion but confirmed the House had previously agreed to this procedure.