I have received a letter from the honourable member for Mackellar proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely:

The impact of the carbon tax on the cost of living.

I call upon those members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places.

More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—

I move:

That the business of the day be called on. Question put.

The House divided. [15:30]

(The Speaker—Mr Harry Jenkins)

Question agreed to.