Peter Slipper (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The time for proposals has expired. In accordance with the standing orders, the bells will be rung and a ballot will be taken. Ballot papers will now be distributed. I remind honourable members that this ballot is for the election of Deputy Speaker. Only one name should be written on the ballot paper. The candidate who has the greater number of votes shall be the Deputy Speaker. The candidates are the member for Maranoa and the member for Hindmarsh. Will honourable members please write on the ballot paper the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote. The individual's name can be written on the ballot paper—Bruce Scott or Steve Georganas.

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