Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Chairman, on a point of order, I indicate on behalf of the government that, if there has been something amiss with the vote, we would entertain a resolution to recommit the vote after the taking note debate this afternoon which would allow people to work out clearly what has happened. If some embarrassed senator has to come in and explain, someone has had to do it before. I think it is best that we move on with an understanding that whatever needs to be dealt with will be dealt with after the taking note. The government will obviously cooperate if there has been an error in terms of representing the will of the Senate.