The PRESIDENT ( 15:23 ): The question now is the motion to suspend standing orders be agreed to. Senator Hanson-Young? Senator Hanson-Young: I would like clarification from the leader of the government in this matter. We have heard accusations and a call from the Leader of the Opposition that, in order to gag this vote, the government would have to offer them the transmission inquiry. Rather than just rushing this through right now, we need to know: has a deal been done, called on by the gas industry cuddling up to— The PRESIDENT: Senator Hanson-Young, I gave you the call because I thought you were taking a point of order. If you are making— Senator Hanson-Young: I am! The PRESIDENT: You are not. Senator Hanson-Young, seek leave to make a statement and see if leave is granted. Senator Hanson-Young: I seek leave to make a short statement. Leave not granted. Senator Hanson-Young: Pursuant to standing orders— The PRESIDENT: No. Senator Hanson-Young, we are in the middle of suspension. Please resume your seat. The question now is that the motion to suspend standing orders be agreed to. Senator Hanson-Young, on a point of order? Senator Hanson-Young: Yes, Madam President, because I did not seek leave to suspend on the basis that I was being told that the minister was going to clarify whether a deal has been done for Santos— The PRESIDENT: Senator Hanson-Young, please resume your seat. I have to complete putting the division. I will state the question again so that everyone understands what we are doing. I am not entertaining anyone else standing. The question now is that the motion to suspend standing orders be agreed to. Ring the bells for one minute. A division having been called and the bells being rung— Senator McKim: I don't have all my senators here. The PRESIDENT: Senator McKim, nothing's changed. The bells will be rung for one minute. There's been no debate in between. Senator McKim: I want to place on the record that we do not agree with a one-minute ringing of the bells. The PRESIDENT: Senator McKim, I explained to you there has been no ensuing debate. I am putting the question. The call has been for one-minute bells. Senators, please resume your seats. You are out of order, Senator David Pocock and Senator Rice. Resume your seats. Senator Rice, are you seeking to take a point of order? Senator Rice: I am seeking to ask a question, President. The PRESIDENT: No, Senator Rice, please resume your seat. Senator Pocock, we are in the middle of a count. If you wish to be counted, please resume your seat. Senator David Pocock: Please can I seek advice from the Clerk? The PRESIDENT: No, please resume your seat. You won't be counted if you are not sitting. Senator Sterle: I heard that: 'we're all on the take'. The PRESIDENT: Senator Sterle!