Sue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) Share this | Hansard source

A ballot will now be held. Before proceeding to ballot, the bells will be rung for four minutes.

The bells having been rung

The Senate will now proceed to ballot. Please write on the ballot paper the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. The candidates are Senator McLachlan and Senator Steele-John. I now invite Senators Askew and McKim to act as scrutineers.

A ballot having been taken—

Order! The result of the ballot is as follows: Senator McLachlan, 57 votes; and Senator Steele-John, 13 votes. Senator McLachlan is therefore elected Deputy President and Chair of Committees in accordance with the standing orders. I look forward to working with you, Senator McLachlan.