Standing orders and other orders of the Senate wcag

Standing orders and other orders of the Senate

Time limits on debate

A consolidated list of time limits on speeches and the consideration of particular items of business.

Section 50 of the Constitution empowers the Senate to make rules and orders with respect to how its powers, privileges, and immunities may be exercised and upheld, and the order and conduct of its business and proceedings.

Standing orders PDF (510KB)

Parliamentary privilege

Resolutions agreed to by the Senate on 25 February 1988.

Parliamentary privilege PDF (189KB)

Procedural orders and resolutions of continuing effect

Ongoing orders that relate to the manner in which the Senate conducts its legislative and inquiry functions and exercises and upholds its constitutional powers.

Procedural orders and resolutions of continuing effect PDF (287KB)
Senate orders for documents - 2019 due dates PDF (125KB)
Senate orders for documents - 2020 due dates PDF (197KB)