The instrument continues to have effect. The motion is not called on and the instrument is deemed to be disallowed on the last day on which the matter could have been resolved. The instrument will cease to have effect from that date. The relevant Senator or Member of the House of Representatives may withdraw their motion. However, under Senate Standing Orders, Senators must first give notice of their intention to withdraw the motion and if another Senator objects to the withdrawal the motion will be transferred to their name so that they may bring it on for debate and a vote.
Special provisions apply if an election is called while an instrument is subject to disallowance.