Order, order.

In accordance with s 10(a)(i) of the Standing Orders, a Speaker shall be appointed.

Members have 24 hours to either nominate a member, or propose themselves. If there is more than one nomination, the we shall proceed to a secret ballot to elect the Speaker.

Honourable members, please keep in mind the qualities that are of great benefit to the member who takes the Chair. A member should:

• Be an active participant in AustraliaSim,
• Have a sound understanding of the procedures of the House,
• Be familiar with the standing orders, and
• Be able to conduct themselves with complete impartiality in the Chair.

If a member wishes to propose themselves, they may do so with the following:

I, [username], do seek to take the Chair of this House as Speaker

If a member wishes to propose another member, they may do so with the following:

I propose that [username of proposed], the member for [name of division], do take the Chair of this House as Speaker

Any proposal must have two supporters, who should comment below the proposal thusly:

I support the proposal that [username of proposed] do take the Chair of this House as Speaker

If there are two or more nominees, we will conduct a secret ballot as to who will be the Speaker per the Standing Orders.

Nominations will close at 4:40PM 15/08/2019.