Motion (by Mr Cadman) proposed:

That:

(1)   the following Bills be referred to the Main Committee for consideration:

Income Tax Assessment Bill 1996;

Income Tax (Consequential Amendments) Bill 1996; and

Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) Bill 1996; and

(2)   the following order of the day, committee and delegation reports, be referred to the Main Committee for debate:

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade—Joint Standing Committee—Report on the Australian Aid Program—Proceedings of a semi nar—Motion to take note of paper: Resumption of debate.

Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER (Mr Quick) —The question is that the motion be agreed to. Those of that opinion say aye, to the contrary no.

Mr Stephen Smith —Mr Deputy Speaker—

Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER —I think the ayes have it. The ayes have it?

Mr Stephen Smith —Mr Deputy Speaker, I would like to speak on the chief whip's motion to refer—

Government members interjecting—

Mr Stephen Smith —I was on my feet. Mr Deputy Speaker, I would like to speak to the motion moved by the Chief Government Whip.

Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER —Proceed.