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The question now is that the motion moved by the member for Clark be disagreed to. Putting the question in that form will mean the government can stay on that side. By the look of things, though, they are going to be joined by some members of the opposition. All those of that opinion say aye, to the contrary no. Division required. We'll ring the bells for four minutes, and we will require two things: firstly, we will just require a quorum in the House, which is 31, so that doesn't mean everyone has to be here, and, secondly, I will allow the whips to count any members who are standing, if that's necessary to maintain the spacing requirements.

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

As there are fewer than five members on the side for the noes, 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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