Senate debates

Wednesday, 28 November 2012

Committees

Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference

3:56 pm

Photo of Jacinta CollinsJacinta Collins (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary for School Education and Workplace Relations) | | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a brief statement.

Photo of Alan FergusonAlan Ferguson (SA, Deputy-President) | | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Photo of Jacinta CollinsJacinta Collins (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary for School Education and Workplace Relations) | | Hansard source

Thank you, Mr Deputy President. It seems that with respect to an earlier vote, which was business of the Senate notice of motion No. 3, the government's position was incorrectly reflected to the chamber and I seek to have that vote recommitted.

Leave granted.

Photo of Mitch FifieldMitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) | | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Photo of Alan FergusonAlan Ferguson (SA, Deputy-President) | | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Photo of Mitch FifieldMitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) | | Hansard source

I simply say it could happen to anyone.

Photo of Alan FergusonAlan Ferguson (SA, Deputy-President) | | Hansard source

I put the question that motion No. 3 moved by Senator Milne be agreed to.

Question agreed to.