Early Childhood Education and Care (Three Day Guarantee) Bill 2025

Senator CASH (Western Australia—Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) (15:41): Pursuant to contingent notice of motion, I would move that so much of standing orders be suspended— Senator Wong: A point of order. There is a different issue before the chair. Senator Cash cannot do this.

She cannot do it whilst you are in the middle of an item. There's no break. We are currently dealing with the message.

The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: From my perspective—but I will seek advice—I am bound by the previous order, which means all questions must be put in sequence, but I will seek advice on whether a member of the Senate can stand and seek to suspend the standing orders. Senator Cash, the advice from the clerks is that you have the ability to seek the call in this instance and move as you are intending.

Senator CASH: Pursuant to contingent notice standing in my name, I move: That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent further consideration of the bill without limitation of time. I will now address the chamber. The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Senator Wong.

Senator Wong: You sat. Senator Cash: No, I didn't.