Rob Mitchell (McEwen, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The original question was that the bill be now read a second time, to which the member for Hunter moved an amendment that all words after 'That' be omitted with a view to substituting other words. The member for Kennedy has moved an amendment to that amendment that all words after 'House' be omitted with a view to substituting other words. The immediate question is that the amendment moved by the member for Kennedy be agreed to.

A division having been called and the bells having been rung—

As there are fewer than five members on the side for the ayes, I declare the question resolved in the negative 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 Katter, Mr Palmer and Mr Wilkie voting yes.

The question now is that the amendment moved by the member for Hunter be agreed to.

Question negatived.

The question now is that the bill be read a second time.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.

Message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation announced.

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