Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

The question is that motion No. 849 in the name of Senator Gallacher be agreed to. The ayes have it. The noes have it? Division required. Ring the bells for one minute.

A division having been c alled and the bells being rung—

Senator Patrick interjecting—

Senator Patrick, I will do it because you haven't asked before. I can insist on the bells being rung for one minute upon repeated divisions. I've said it numerous times today. I'll reset them now for four minutes, because I didn't consult with you previously. But when I ask senators to remain in the chamber—

Senator Patrick interjecting—

I said it earlier today. I've said it twice today, Senator Patrick. If senators aren't going to stay in the chamber when there are rolling divisions, they may miss a division—especially when they're asked.

A government senator interjecting—

With the consent of the chamber, the government has opted to cancel the division because I called it for the ayes. Is the chamber happy for me to move on? I will take it, without objection, that we are.

Question agreed to.