Some very wise words there by Senator Scarr. I'm sure Senator Carr would be very proud of what you had to say today, given his longstanding contribution on such matters.

On a different note, I present the report of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee entitled National Emergency (2022 New South Wales Floods) Declaration 2022 together with the accompanying documents. I move:

That the Senate take note of the report.

And I seek leave to continue my remarks later.

Leave granted.