COMMITTEES

The PRESIDENT (17:10): I remind senators that yesterday at 6.30 pm a vote was deferred relating to an amendment moved by Senator Askew to a motion to refer a matter to the Economics References Committee. I understand it suits the convenience of the Senate to hold the vote now. The question on closure will be put first.

If that is agreed to, I'll put the question on the amendment. The question is that the question be now put. A division having been called and the bells being rung— Senator Scarr interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Scarr is seeking leave to call off this division.

Leave granted. Question agreed to. The PRESIDENT: The question is that the amendment, as moved by Senator Askew and standing in the name of Senator Cash, be agreed to.