At the request of Senator Cameron, I move:

That the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee be authorised to hold public meetings during the sittings of the Senate on:

  (a)   Wednesday, 15 June 2011, from 4 pm to 6 pm, to take evidence from the Bureau of Meteorology in relation to the consideration of the 2011-12 Budget estimates; and

  (b)   Thursday, 16 June 2011, from 4 pm to 11 pm, to take evidence from the Australian Communications and Media Authority and NBN Co in relation to the consideration of the 2011-12 Budget estimates.

Question agreed to.