Opposition Question the Need for Urgent Parliament Sittings
November 24, 2022
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Opposition parties are sceptical of the government’s explanation for Parliament going into days of urgency.
The House is sitting under urgency for the rest of the week, with MPs sitting from 9am to midnight, with hour-long breaks for lunch and dinner.
Depending on progress, the extended hours could spill into the weekend.
Twenty-four bills are expected to come up, with some set down to progress through all stages - including a bill delaying the implementation of the Clean Car Standard and another extending the deadline for landlords to comply with the government’s Healthy Homes standards.