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I can read both amendments, Senator Canavan, if that assists. I'll get the Clerk to read both amendments.

The Clerk: Senator Antic moved:

At the end of the motion, add: "and, in respect of the Childhood Gender Transition Prohibition Bill 2023, the bill be referred immediately to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 31 May 2024".

Senator McKim's amendment would have the effect of substituting for the words 'be referred immediately to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 31 May 2024' 'not be referred to a committee'.

The question is that the amendment to Senator Antic's amendment, as moved by Senator McKim, be agreed to.

A division having been called for and the bells being rung—