Sharon Claydon (Newcastle, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The original question was that this bill be now read a second time. To this the honourable member for Maribyrnong has moved as an amendment that all words after 'That' be omitted with a view to substituting other words. The immediate question I put to the House is that the amendment be disagreed to.

Question agreed to.

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

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

As there are fewer than five members on the side for the noes for 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, Mr Christensen, Mr Craig Kelly and Mr Wilkie voting no.

Bill read a second time.

Message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation announced.

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