The State Emergency Cabinet Protocols vs. The 3:30 PM Meat Raffle
Q: During state crises, Premier O'Farrell could suspend normal parliamentary proceedings to declare a State of Emergency. Can he declare an emergency at Ashfield?
A: Tested under Resolution 618. At 3:28 PM, Barry called an "Emergency Executive Motion" to halt HBG's veto powers before an NRL deadline expired. Senior Debenture Holder #1 stood up, picked up his raffle tickets, and pointed to the loudspeaker,
"State of Emergency?! Barry, it's 3:29 PM! The Sunday Meat Raffle caller is at the microphone. In this club, not even the Governor-General can suspend Standing Orders during the calling of the tray of pork chops!".