Gavin Marshall (Victoria, Deputy-President) Share this | Hansard source

Before I put the question, I will revisit the discussion we had earlier so that everyone is clear for future cases. It is not a matter of seeking leave if a senator wishes to put a question separately; it is a matter for the chair to use their discretion. The general practice of the Senate is that if a senator indicates that they want to vote differently on any part of a motion or question, that is justification for the chair to exercise their discretion under those circumstances. I hope that clarifies that matter for any future situations.

The question is that part (a) of general business notice of motion No. 317 be agreed to.