Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The time for nominations has expired. The question is that the question be now put.

Question agreed to.

In accordance with standing order 11, the bells will be rung and a ballot will be taken.

The bells having been rung and a ballot having been taken—

The result of the ballot is: Mr Hogan, 78 votes; Mr R Mitchell, 69 votes. Mr Hogan is elected the Deputy Speaker, and Mr Mitchell shall be the Second Deputy Speaker. On behalf of the House, I congratulate both members on their election.

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