Senate · Morning Sitting
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
The Senate morning sitting on 11 February 2026 could not achieve a quorum despite ringing the quorum bell twice. Consequently, the Speaker adjourned the session until 2:30 p.m. later that day.
Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for a further 10 minutes.
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker)]
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
Senate arise. Hon. Senators, there being no Quorum and having rung the Quorum Bell pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.40 (2) , the Senate stands adjourned until later today, Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. The Senate rose at 9:53 a.m.
[(Hon. Senators stood up in their places)]