Consideration of Legislation

The majority voted in favour of a motion introduced by South Australian Senator Simon Birmingham (Liberal), which means it was successful.

Motion text

That —

(a) the Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions) Bill 2023 be called on immediately and, until the bill is finally determined, the routine of business be as follows:

i. consideration of the bill only;

ii. the time allotted for the remaining stages of the Bill be as follows:

(A) second reading—60 minutes,

(B) the question be put on all remaining stages after a further 90 minutes.

(b) paragraph (a) operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142; and

(c) following consideration of the bill, the Senate return to its routine of business