Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I seek leave to make a brief statement in relation to the last vote of the Senate.

Leave granted.

I thank the Senate. It has been brought to my attention that the last vote did not reflect the will of the Senate. As I said earlier in this debate, I do believe in the precedents, conventions, principles and decency required for this place to operate. On that basis, I suggest that the last vote be put again. I can indicate on that occasion, whilst we are still vehemently opposed to the matter before the chamber, we will let it be decided on the voices without calling for a division.