John Hogg (President) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Macdonald, I now have a motion that the question on the amendment be put. That is the motion that I have. I now have a motion that the motion be put. It is a procedural motion. I will put it straight. As a division is required, ring the bells for one minute.

Opposition senators interjecting—

If you want it for four minutes, I am quite happy to make it four minutes.

The question is that the question be put on the amendment moved by Senator Macdonald.

Order! The question now is that the amendment moved by Senator Macdonald be agreed to.

The Senate divided. [17:42]

(The President—Senator Hogg)

Question negatived.