At the request of Senator Ruston, I move:

That—

(a)   the address-in-reply be presented to His Excellency the Governor-General by the President and senators who wish to accompany him; and

(b)   on Thursday, 19 September 2019, the Senate adjourn at 4.30 pm, for the purpose of presenting the address-in-reply to the Governor General.

Question agreed to.