Senate · Morning Sitting
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
The Senate session was unable to achieve a quorum despite two calls for members to attend. The Speaker announced the adjournment of the sitting until later the same day, citing Standing Order No.40 (2).
Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. Serjeant-at-Arms, 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)]
Hon. Senators, be upstanding. Hon. Senators, there being no quorum and having rung the Bell pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.40 (2) , the Senate stands adjourned until later today, Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 9.53 a.m.
[(Hon. Senators stood up in their places)]