by leave—I move:

That leave of absence be granted to the following senators:

(a) Senator Colbeck for 9 November and 10 November 2015, on account of ministerial business;

(b) Senator Nash for 9 November and 10 November 2015, for personal reasons; and

(c) Senator Smith from 9 November to 11 November 2015, on account of parliamentary business.

Question agreed to.