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

by leave—As has been the tradition in this place when a senator does not turn up to vote, for whatever reason and an explanation is satisfactorily given to this chamber, to reflect the true wishes, the true dimensions and the proportionality of the chamber, the vote is always recommitted. So, on behalf of the opposition, I ask that the question on the third reading of the bills be put again.