At the request of Senator Smith, 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, from 10.30 am, as follows:

(a)   Thursday, 12 May 2016, followed by a public meeting from 11 am;

(b)   Thursday, 23 June 2016, followed by a public meeting from 11 am; and

(c)   Thursday, 30 June 2016.

Question agreed to.