by leave—I move:

That leave of absence be granted to the following senators 2012:

(a) Senator Birmingham from 10 September to 21 September 2012, for personal reasons;

(b) Senator Boyce from 10 September 2012, for personal reasons; and

(c) Senator Parry from 10 September to 13 September 2012, on account of parliamentary business.

Question agreed to.