Ursula Stephens (NSW, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I was observing the courtesies of the chamber, going from one side to the other. That is why I called the parliamentary secretary. The question is that the question be now put.

The Senate divided. [13:41]

(The President–Senator the Hon. JJ Hogg)

Senator Wong did not vote, to compensate for the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Coonan.

Question agreed to. Question put:

That this bill be now read a third time.

The Senate divided [13:45]

(The President—Senator Hogg)

Senator Wong did not vote, to compensate for the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Coonan.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a third time.