Rob Mitchell (McEwen, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The question now is that the amendments moved by the honourable member for Melbourne be agreed to.

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

As there are fewer than five members on the side for the ayes, I declare the question resolved in the negative in accordance with standing order 127. The names of those members who are in the minority will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.

Question negatived, Mr Bandt and Mr Wilkie voting aye.

The question now is that the bill be read a second time.

Message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation announced.

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