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Senator Birmingham, I'll just seek some advice from the Clerk. I'm advised, Senator Birmingham, that the motion is in order. The procedure motion just agreed to requires that the substantive motion be put without amendment or debate, so I will put the question. The question is that the motion moved by Minister Wong be agreed to. Division required? Ring the bells for one minute.

A division having been called and the bells being rung

An honourable senator interjecting

I don't believe that was debate. That was simply a point of order by Senator Birmingham.

An honourable senator interjecting

I refer you to the standing orders.

Senator McGrath!

Order! Senator McGrath, I have just called you, and I expect you to come to order! The question is as moved by the minister.