At the request of Senator Bishop, I move:

That the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit be authorised to hold private meetings otherwise than in accordance with standing order 33(1) during the sittings of the Senate as follows:

  (a)   on Wednesday, 15 August 2012, from 11 am to 11.45 am, followed by a private briefing till 1 pm; and

  (b)   on Wednesday, 22 August 2012, from 11 am to 11.30 am, followed by private briefings till 1 pm.

Question agreed to.