Queensland Subordinate Legislation as Made Queensland Subordinate Legislation as Made(1) A motion may be amended at a general meeting by the persons present, and having the right to vote, at the meeting.
(2) However, an amendment can not be made that changes the subject matter of the motion.
(3) In counting the votes cast for and against a motion to amend a motion, or an amended motion, a person who is not present at the meeting personally or by proxy, but would, if present, have the right to vote--
(a) if the person has not cast a written or electronic vote on the motion--must not be counted as voting for or against the motion; or
(b) if the person has cast a written or electronic vote on the motion--must be counted as voting against the motion.