Motion (by Senator Brown) proposed:

That the Senate—

(a)   notes the different regulations governing what images television and still photographers can access in the Senate; and

(b)   removes restrictions on press photographers on when and what may be photographed in the Senate.

The ACTING DEPUTY PRESIDENT (Senator MacGibbon) —The question is that the motion be agreed to. Those of that opinion say aye, against say no. I think the ayes have it. Is a division required? Ring the bells.

Honourable senators interjecting—

The ACTING DEPUTY PRESIDENT —I will put the question again. The question is that the motion moved by Senator Brown be agreed to.

Senator Brown —I rise on a point of order. You called quite rightly as I heard it for the—

Opposition senators interjecting—

Senator Brown —Of course I will defend my position here. The point of order is this: you have called that the ayes have it. There have been objections from those who say that the noes have it. So, unless there is some reason that is not obvious to me, your original call should stand.

The ACTING DEPUTY PRESIDENT —Senator Brown, resume your seat. It was apparent to me that there was some confusion in the Senate at my call, and it is at my discretion that the question is put again. I put the question that the motion moved by Senator Brown be agreed to. Those of that opinion say aye, against say no.

Question resolved in the negative.