by leave—I move:

That leave of absence be granted to the following senators:

(a) Senator McEwen from 9 November to 12 November 2015, on account of parliamentary business; and

(b) Senator McLucas from 9 November to 12 November 2015, for personal reasons.

In doing so, I indicate to the chamber that, in Senator McEwen's absence, I will be opposition whip for the week.

Question agreed to.