Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Cabinet Secretary) Share this | Hansard source

I have some questions for Senator Birmingham about his actual request. But, procedurally, can I clarify whether it's possible for Senator Birmingham to make this request at a time when Senator Patrick has another matter before the chair?

The CHAIR: We should really deal with the amendments before the chair, but Minister Birmingham has alerted us to the fact that the vote needs to be put again. So I'm in the hands of the Senate. Senator Patrick.