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What happens when petitions are presented in the Legislative Assembly.
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Petitions are presented during formal business (explained in Fact Sheet 1: A Typical Sitting Day in the House). |
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The Clerk announces the name of the member who lodged the petition, who the petitioners are, the subject matter of the petition and the number of signatures. These details are printed in Hansard. |
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The Clerk sends the relevant minister a copy of the front sheet of each petition for his or her information. |
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As an alternative procedure, under standing orders, a member can read the terms of a petition and the number of signatories instead of making a 90-second statement (explained in Fact Sheet 5: Opportunities for Debate). |
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