| Subject | Predicate | Object |
|---|---|---|
| Objection period begins | ||
| Objection period begins | ||
| Objection period begins | ||
| The time available for both Houses to table fatal or non-fatal prayers against the instrument, if they wish. Usually 40 sitting days from when the instrument is laid. | ||
| Applies to all negative instruments. This step does not self-preclude as there is the possibility that the clock could be actualised twice if laying in both Houses occurs on different days. | ||
| No link | ||
| Date laid | ||