Sittings /
Senate · Morning Sitting
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Session Summary
The Senate session on 1 April 2026 was halted because a quorum was not met. The Speaker called for a quorum, the Quorum Bell rang for ten minutes, and the House was adjourned to reconvene later that afternoon.
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The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)
Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes.
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker)]
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
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The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)
Hon Senators, rise. There being no quorum and having rang the Bell pursuant to provisions of Standing Order No.40 (2) , the Senate stands adjourned until later today, Wednesday, 1st April, 2026 at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 9.55 a.m.
[(Hon. Senators stood up in their places)]