The Senate will now consider the proposal from Senator O'Sullivan, which is also shown at item 16 on today's Order of Business:

Pursuant to standing order 75, I propose that the following matter of public importance be submitted to the Senate for discussion:

The need for Prime Minister Albanese to prioritise helping Australian households and small businesses deal with the cost of living crisis.

Is the proposal supported?

More than the number of senators required by the standing orders having risen in their places—

With the concurrence of the Senate, the clerks will set the clock in line with the informal arrangements made by the whips.