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I remind senators that yesterday two votes were deferred relating to business of the Senate notices of motion moved by Senator Roberts and Senator O'Sullivan. I understand it now suits the convenience of the Senate to hold those votes now.

If there is no objection, I will deal with the first vote, on the proposed reference to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee moved by Senator Roberts. The question is that the motion be agreed to. I believe the noes have it.