Thursday, 23 June 2022

Treaty Authority and Other Treaty Elements Bill 2022

Second reading

Debate resumed on motion of Ms WILLIAMS:

That this bill be now read a second time.

The SPEAKER: The question is:

That this bill be now read a second time and a third time.

All those in favour say aye.

Members: Aye.

The SPEAKER: All those against say no.

Mr T Smith: No.

The SPEAKER: I think the ayes have it.

Mr T Smith: The noes have it.

The SPEAKER: Is a division required?

Mr T Smith: Yes.

The SPEAKER: Ring the bells.

Bells rung.

House proceeded to divide on question.

The SPEAKER: As there is only one vote for the noes, the division cannot proceed, and I declare the question agreed to. Would the member for Kew like his dissent recorded in the Votes and Proceedings?

Mr T Smith: Yes, Speaker.

The SPEAKER: That will be done.

Question agreed to.

Read second time.

Third reading

Motion agreed to.

Read third time.

The SPEAKER: The bill will now be sent to the Legislative Council and their agreement requested.