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Today's resources
Sitting day resources
General business expected to be debated today
Ms Tyrrell's motion No. 1138 seeking documents related to Victorian roads.
Mr Davis' motion No. 1141 seeking documents related to State Electricity Commission meetings.
Ms Payne's motion No. 1142 on private members' bills.
Mr Limbrick's motion No. 1140 on the importance of charity.
Mr Davis' motion No. 1137 on deficits reported by statutory bodies in annual reports.
Mr Welch's motion No. 1117 on the administration of the CFMEU.
Ms Bath's motion No. 1139 on bushfire preparedness.
Order of proceedings
Start of the sitting day
The President begins the day by reading the Lord's Prayer and making an Acknowledgement of Country. The President reads any messages received from the Governor and the Legislative Assembly.
Formal business
During formal business the Council deals with administrative issues. These include introducing bills, tabling petitions and reports and giving notices of motions (proposals) for later debate.
Members' statements
Members make statements on any topic.
This debate lasts for around 15 to 20 minutes.
General business
Debates on matters which non-government members have introduced to Parliament. These can include bills (proposed laws) and motions (other proposals).
Question time
Question time allows non-government members to ask questions, usually to ministers, about the Government's decisions and actions. These questions are called questions without notice, because ministers have not seen them beforehand. Question time happens every sitting day.
If the minister’s answer is not responsive, the President may order the minister to provide a written answer.
Ministers may also make ministers’ statements during question time.
Constituency questions
Members ask questions which relate to their own electorate. Ministers respond later in writing.
General business (continues)
Debates on matters which non-government members have introduced to Parliament. These can include bills (proposed laws) and motions (other proposals).
Statements on reports, papers & petitions (5.15 pm)
Members make statements on any report, paper or petition tabled in the Council in the current parliament.
Search the tabled documents database and the e-petitions page.
Petitions (qualifying for debate)
A petition that has qualified for debate may be considered (for up to 30 minutes).
Government business
Debates on matters which ministers have introduced to Parliament. These can include bills (proposed laws) and motions (other proposals).
This debate lasts for up to 1 hour.
Adjournment debate
At the end of the sitting day, the President stops debate. Unless a minister decides or members vote to continue the sitting, the adjournment debate will begin. Members can raise matters with ministers.
The topics are wide ranging, but members must request ministers take action in areas of government responsibility. Ministers can respond after all matters have been raised or later, in writing.