Joe Ludwig Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate
4:27 pm
I seek leave to move a motion relating to divisions being called after 4.30 pm today.
Bob Brown Tasmania, Australian Greens
4:22 pm
Just before we pass on from that matter, I am a little concerned about that. I seek an assurance from the minister that all senators are aware of that and have agreed to that move by the government. I do not want to be party to senators who did not know that being caught out by the fact that they will be assuming that after 4.30 there can be no divisions.
Stephen Parry Tasmania, Liberal Party
4:28 pm
I was out of the chamber when the motion was referred to. I gather that it is relates to divisions taking place after 4.30. I agree with Senator Brown. Senators are not aware that there will be divisions after 4.30. It should be a normal Thursday as far as divisions are concerned. We certainly oppose the motion.
Joe Ludwig Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate
I withdraw the motion.
Russell Trood Queensland, Liberal Party
The motion is withdrawn at the consent of the minister.