Ms Anna Burke (Chisholm, Deputy-Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The original question is that the motion be agreed to. To this the honourable member for Melbourne has moved an amendment. The immediate question is that the amendment be agreed to.

A division having been called and the bells having been rung

The DEPUTY SPEAKER (20:22): As there are fewer than five members on the side for the ayes, I declare the question negated in accordance with standing order 127. The names of those members who are in the minority will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.

Question negatived, Mr Bandt and Mr Wilkie voting aye.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER (20:22): The question now is that the motion be agreed to.

A division having been called and the bells having been rung

The DEPUTY SPEAKER (20:23): As there are fewer than five members on the side for the noes in this division, I declare the question resolved in the affirmative in accordance with standing order 127. The names of those members who are in the minority will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.

Question agreed to, Mr Bandt and Mr Wilkie voting no.

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