4.9 Resumption of the second reading debate

The Leader of the House is responsible for the government's daily program of business, including the government's legislation, and therefore is responsible for the timing of the resumption of a Bill's second reading debate. The Leader of the House sets the notice paper for each day's sitting.

The second reading debate of a Bill is a free ranging debate in the Legislative Assembly about the Bill's policy generally. Proposed amendments during consideration in detail are sometimes foreshadowed in this debate. Also, the Minister might foreshadow amendments when, at the end of the debate, he or she sums up the debate and comments on contributions from other members.

When the second reading debate is concluded, the question is put that the Bill be read a second time. If agreed to, the second reading takes place, with the Clerk of the Parliament again reading the Bill's short title.

The Queensland Parliamentary Procedures Handbook gives more detail about this stage of the Bill's passage through the Legislative Assembly.

Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009

Last updated: 22 July, 2009

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