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Senator GALLAGHER (Australian Capital Territory—Minister for Finance, Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Women, Minister for Government Services and Manager of Government Business in the Senate) (15:59): I seek leave to make a short statement. Leave not granted. The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: I will take the opportunity to remind senators that the one minute of leave is granted in order for parties and individuals to put their position on motions, not to have a political spray.

It is— Senator Shoebridge interjecting— The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Senator Shoebridge, order! It is well known that it is designed to be able— Senator Shoebridge interjecting— The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Senator Shoebridge! It is designed to enable people to put their positions on motions.

I will now put the question. The question is that general business notice of motion No. 78 be agreed to.