At the request of Senator Wong, I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes widespread reports in the media about the Member for Chisholm over the last week, which raise questions concerning her fitness to be a member of the Australian Parliament; and

(b) at 9.30 am on 18 September 2019, before government business is called on:

(i) requires the Minister representing the Prime Minister (Senator Cormann) to provide, for no more than 20 minutes:

(A) an explanation of the Government's response to the allegations raised against the Member for Chisholm, and

(B) an assurance to the Senate that the Member for Chisholm is a fit and proper person to remain a member of the Australian Parliament, and

(ii) a senator may, at the conclusion of the Minister's explanation, move without notice, that the Senate take note of the explanation.

Question agreed to.