The question is that the member for New England's amendment to the member for Kooyong's amendment to the second reading motion be agreed to.

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

As there are fewer than seven 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.

The question now is that the member for Kooyong's amendment to the second reading motion be agreed to.

Question negatived.

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

Question agreed to.

Message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation announced.