Tuesday, 5 March 2024

The SPEAKER: Order! The time set down for consideration of an item on the government’s business program has arrived, and I am required to interrupt business. The member for Footscray will have the call after the divisions. The house is considering the Constitution Amendment (SEC) Bill 2023. The question is:

That this bill be now read a second time and government amendments 1 to 4 inclusive be agreed to.

Assembly divided on question:

The SPEAKER: I advise the house that I am of the opinion that the third reading of the bill is required to be passed by a special majority. The question is:

That this bill be now read a third time.

Assembly divided on motion:

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