The original question was that this bill be now read a second time and to this the honourable member for Ballarat has moved an amendment that all words after 'That' be omitted with a view to substituting other words. So the immediate question before the House is that the amendment be disagreed to.

Question agreed to.

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

Question agreed to

Bill read a second time.

Message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation announced.