Stephen Parry (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

by leave—Senator Ludwig is correct. He can anticipate what I am going to ask. I did seek leave from the chair but was informed that I needed to report progress prior to that. I will seek leave to recommit the vote on the customs tariff and excise tariff bills. Obviously one of our senators did not attend the chamber in the four-minute time period available. I have not ascertained the reason but, as you can imagine, I will be ascertaining that reason. I understand that Senator Scullion is now here and he will make a personal explanation. He will seek leave to do that. Then we would seek leave to recommit the vote, as has been common practice in this place from both sides on many occasions.

Question agreed to.

Progress reported.