Raff Ciccone (Victoria, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The Senate will now consider the proposal, under standing order 75, from Senator Dean Smith, which has been circulated and is shown on the Dynamic Red:

Rising and volatile energy prices continue to cripple Australian families and small businesses under Labor, with household power bills skyrocketing by more than 40% during the first term of the Albanese Government, and the National Electricity Market recording a 139% surge in the average spot price between May and June 2025.

Is consideration of 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.