| the vote on the Spea |
the vote on the Speaker at the commencement of a new parliamentary session is traditionally taken as a test of the confidence of the floor. This is a longstanding Westminster tradition, pre-dating the formation of the Australian Paletamrni.Other no-confidence motions have to be formally moved on the floor. Voting for or against a Bill’s passing is not on its own a formal test of the confidence of the House.  |
