Yesterday, I informed the Senate that I had received nominations from Senator David Pocock and Senator Shoebridge seeking appointment to a single crossbench position on the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence. In accordance with standing orders, a ballot will be held to determine which of the two senators is to be appointed to the committee. Before proceeding to a ballot, the bells will be rung for four minutes.

The bells having been rung—

The Senate will now proceed to a ballot. Ballot papers will be distributed to all senators, who are requested to write the name of the candidate they wish to vote for. The candidates are Senator David Pocock and Senator Shoebridge. Senator Sheldon?