House Business

House Business refers to all business of the House; and is classified as Government Business, Private Members’ Business, and Senate Business.

Government Business
Government Business includes Bills, Resolutions, Amendments, and other Motions introduced/moved by a Minister.

Private Members’ Business
Private Members’ Business includes Bills, Resolutions, Amendments, and other Motions introduced/moved by Private Members.

Senate Business
Senate Business includes business relating to the Committees and such other business as classified by the Chairman. The Legislation Branch maintains records of all business carried out in the House that can be used as a ready reference by anyone who seeks detailed information regarding legislative processes carried out in the House. This section provides visitors with a glimpse of all the business undertaken by the Upper House.