Search terms: JOINT SITTING SITTINGYEAR 2020 SITTINGMONTH APRIL SITTINGDAY 23 PARLIAMENTNO 59 

The Clerk: Before proceeding with the business of this joint sitting it will be necessary to appoint a Chair.

Mr ANDREWS (Mulgrave—Premier): I move:

That the Honourable Shaun Leane, President of the Legislative Council, be appointed Chair of this joint sitting.

He is willing to accept the nomination.

Mr M O’BRIEN (Malvern—Leader of the Opposition): I second the proposal.

The Clerk: Are there any other proposals? There being no other proposals, the Honourable Shaun Leane, President of the Legislative Council, will take the chair.

The CHAIR: Members, under the Constitution Act 1975 this joint sitting must be conducted in accordance with rules adopted by members present at the sitting. The first procedure therefore will be to adopt the rules.

Mr ANDREWS (Mulgrave—Premier): I move:

That joint rule of practice 2 be the rules for this joint sitting.

Mr M O’BRIEN (Malvern—Leader of the Opposition): I second the motion.

Motion agreed to.

The CHAIR: I now invite proposals from members for a person to occupy the vacant seat in the Legislative Council.

Mr ANDREWS (Mulgrave—Premier): I propose:

That Mr Lee Tarlamis be chosen to occupy the vacant seat in the Legislative Council.

He is willing to accept the appointment if chosen. In order to satisfy the joint sitting as to the requirements of section 27A(4) of the Constitution Act 1975, I also advise that the President has received advice from the state secretary of the Victorian branch of the Australian Labor Party that Mr Tarlamis is the selection of the Australian Labor Party, the party previously represented in the Legislative Council by the Honourable Gavin Jennings.

Mr M O’BRIEN (Malvern—Leader of the Opposition): I second the proposal.

The CHAIR: Are there any further proposals? As there are no further proposals, I declare the nominations closed. The question is:

That Mr Lee Tarlamis be chosen to occupy the vacant seat in the Legislative Council.

Motion agreed to.

The CHAIR: I declare that Mr Lee Tarlamis has been chosen to occupy the vacant seat in the Legislative Council. I will advise the Governor accordingly.

I now declare the joint sitting closed.

Proceedings terminated 12.20 pm.