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Procedural Orders of Continuing Effect

Senate chamber

19     Australian flag

The Senate—

(a)     agrees to furnish the chamber with an Australian flag which is in keeping with the proportions and architecture of the chamber;

(b)     notes that this would:

(i)      give a permanent outward sign of the allegiance which we all owe to the nation of Australia,

(ii)     show respect for the commitment Australian men and women have demonstrated to the Australian flag throughout the history of Australia in times of peace and war, and now as the unifying symbol for our sports people in the international arena, and

(iii)    demonstrate that the Senate is proud to display the Australian flag; and

(c)     directs that the flag be installed within 3 weeks after the passage of this resolution.

(8 October 1992 J.2861)

20     Seating

(1)     The President shall provide chairs on the floor of the chamber in front of the broadcasting booth as a gallery for visiting members of the House of Representatives.

(2)     The President shall request the Speaker of the House of Representatives to provide similar seating in the House of Representatives chamber for senators.

(3)     This order has effect notwithstanding anything contained in the standing orders and is of continuing effect.

(18 May 1993 J.164)

21     Media representatives and advisers – dress code

The Senate does not require media representatives in the Senate gallery, or senators’ advisers, to wear coats.

(20 March 2002 J.244)

22     Photographs

Photographs of any senator may be taken by the media in the chamber whenever that senator has the call.

(21 March 2002 J.269)

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