Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The time allotted for the debate has concluded. The question before the House is the motion moved by the Leader of the Opposition for the suspension of standing and sessional orders.

A division having been called and the bells being rung—

While the House is relatively quiet, I indicate to the House that we have in the gallery this afternoon a group of cadets and staff from the Officer Cadet School in New Zealand who are here in Australia to celebrate RMC Duntroon's centenary next week. On behalf of members, I extend them a warm welcome.

Honourable members: Hear, hear!

I am also informed that they may be playing a game of rugby against the RMC Duntroon cadets. I do not think, on behalf of the House, I can wish them luck for that.

The House divided. [14:55]

(The Speaker—Mr Harry Jenkins)

The requirements of standing order 47(c)(ii) for an absolute majority having not been satisfied, the motion was not carried.

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