Another bumper Thursday. One new bill was introduced while the second reading debate resumed for another, three orders for papers were agreed to and four motions debated.
In the House – Wednesday 21 August 2019
Debate on the second reading of the Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 concluded on Wednesday evening and two other bills were received from the Assembly. An arbiter was appointed to evaluate a claim of privilege on documents returned under an Order for Papers.
In the House – Tuesday 20 August 2019
Tuesday was dominated by the Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019. The message from the Assembly forwarding the bill was reported, the Social Issues Committee report was received and the House agreed to vary the conduct of business to deal with the second reading of the bill.
In the House – Thursday 8 August 2019
It was a busy Private Members' day on Thursday with three bills introduced, nine orders for papers, one committee reference, and six general motions debated.
In the House – Thursday 30 May 2019
Private members' business day saw members first use of the short form motion provision under the new sessional orders. It was a very busy day with three orders for papers and three motions debated, as well as four bills introduced.
Thursdays … when alternative views are canvassed
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In the House – Thursday 15 November 2018
On the day set aside for private members' business, the Council considered the reuse of graves after 25 years, cleaning up the air around coal-fired power stations and the battle-lines for the next State election. The House also briefly continued debate on "Zoe's Law" bill.
In the House – Thursday 25 October 2018
What do lock-out laws, circus animals, climate change and committee witnesses have in common?
In the House – Thursday 18 October 2018
On the final day of a busy sitting week two private members' bills were introduced: on tree thinning in two national parks and another to prohibit advertising of gambling, and the House debated three private members' motions.
In the House – Thursday 27 September 2018
On Private Members' Business day, two motions - one praising the role of Agricultural shows and one condemning the Government's focus were debated. In addition, brief contributions were made to the second readings of two bills relating to the use of dogs and cats in animal research and to the rights of members of the public to bring legal proceedings regarding breaches of the Forestry Act.