Matt O'Sullivan (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Choice in Childcare and Early Learning) | Hansard source

Senator Bell has submitted a proposal, under standing order 75, today, which has been circulated and is shown on the Dynamic Red:

That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency:

The need for the Albanese Labor Government's to address its failure to fix the cost-of-living crisis, under which the price of basic staples like milk and bread, everyday groceries, petrol at the bowser, gas for heating and electricity to keep the lights on continues to rise, forcing working families, pensioners and small business owners across Australia to cut back on essentials, skip meals and choose between paying for food, fuel or power, and the need to deliver immediate relief for Australians just trying to meet their most basic needs.

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.