Senator MURRAY (3:45 PM) —I want to record the fact that I voted against the motion. I do not believe there should be a secret inquiry; I think there should be a public inquiry.

Senator Ian Campbell —Mr Deputy President, I rise on a point of order. Was Senator Murray the only member of the Australian Democrats who voted against that motion or did all the Australian Democrats vote against it? If they did all vote against it, then the motion would have been lost and the vote would need to be recommitted.

The DEPUTY PRESIDENT —It is not a point of order. Senator Murray stood and asked for his vote to be recorded. I did not take what Senator Murray said to indicate anything other than a position of Senator Murray. Normally a party position is indicated, Senator Ian Campbell. It is in your court now.

Senator Murray —If I may assist: it was a personal vote, not a party vote.