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

I remind senators that last Thursday after 4.30 pm a division was called for on a motion moved by Senator Roberts relating to China. I understand that it suits the convenience of the Senate for that division to be held now. The question is that the motion be agreed to.

Question agreed to.

Senator Dean Smith?

Dean Smith (WA, Liberal Party) | Link to this | Hansard source

by leave—Could I ask that you put that vote again, Madam Deputy President.

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

Senator Smith has asked for the deferred vote to be put again. The question is that the motion be agreed to.