Nick Xenophon (SA, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

I will need less than that, Mr Deputy President. This amend­ment to the motion is identical to an amend­ment which was supported by the coalition that I made to a motion in the Senate on 11 May 2011 that was moved by, I believe, Senator Abetz in similar terms. I seek the support of my colleagues, particularly those in the coalition who previously supported the identical amendment.

Question put:

That the amendment (Senator Xenophon's) be agreed to.

The Senate divided. [16:39]

(The Deputy PRESIDENT—Senator Parry)

Question negatived.

Mr Deputy President, I seek leave to make a short statement