The member for Wide Bay has accepted the nomination. The member for Nicholls, as I said, has had an opportunity to not accept the nomination. We will now proceed to a ballot. There are a number of new members. It's very straightforward. There are only two nominees. You just write the name of the nominee you prefer.

Mr Albanese interjecting—

The Leader of the Opposition raised a valid point of order. Could I just, in addressing the House, point out another aspect in this. You won't notice the attendants giving me a ballot paper. I don't have a ballot. I'm not entitled to a vote, so I'm not abstaining or anything like that. If there is a tie, I have a casting ballot.

A ballot having been taken—

I'll read the result, and then I'll have to make a very short statement to the House. The result of the ballot is: Mr Drum, 67; Mr O'Brien, 75. I hereby declare Mr O'Brien elected. Would the member for Wide Bay like to briefly address the House?