Consideration of Legislation

The majority voted in favour of a motion moved by Queensland Senator Anthony Chisholm (Labor), which means is succeeded. This motion will create additional sitting hours in which to consider the Climate Change Bill 2022, if possible.

Motion text

That if the second reading debate for the Climate Change Bill 2022 and a related bill has not concluded by 7.20 pm on Wednesday, 7 September 2022:

(a) the hours of meeting be 9.30 am till adjournment;

(b) the routine of business from 7.20 pm be consideration of the Climate Change Bill 2022 and a related bill—second reading speeches only;

(c) the Senate adjourn without debate at the conclusion of the second reading debate or on the motion of a minister, whichever is the earlier; and

(d) if a division is called for after 7.20 pm, the matter before the Senate be adjourned until the next day of sitting at a time fixed by the Senate.