The PRESIDENT —The question is that the bill be now read a second time. Those of that opinion say `aye', to the contrary `no'. I think the noes have it. Division required?

Senator Ian Campbell —I'm dividing, anyway.

The PRESIDENT —Nobody called for a division.

Senator Ian Campbell —I heard about five people up there calling for a division, Madam President.

The PRESIDENT —Is a division required? Ring the bells for one minute.

Opposition senators interjecting—

The PRESIDENT —Nobody has left the chamber, and the rules provide for a one-minute division in these circumstances. People have one minute to come in.

A division having been called and the bells being rung—

Senator Faulkner —On a point of order, Madam President: because of Senator Campbell's indecision about whether he was voting for or against the second reading of the bill, I think a number of senators left the chamber.

The PRESIDENT —Senator, the doors hadn't been opened at that stage.

Senator Faulkner —Madam President, that is not correct, as I understand it. I have been informed by the whips that that is not correct. As I understand it, senators did leave the chamber. I have been so informed. And given that senators are walking into the chamber, I think that is rather unlikely.

The PRESIDENT —With the leave of the Senate, the bells will now be rung for four minutes.

Question put:

That the bill be now read a second time.