by leave—I move:

That leave of absence be granted to Senator Mason for the period 6 November to 15 December 2006, on account of parliamentary business overseas.

Question agreed to.

by leave—I move:

That leave of absence be granted to Senator George Campbell for the period 6 November to the last day of sitting in 2006 inclusive, on account of absence overseas on parliamentary business.

Question agreed to.

by leave—I move:

That leave of absence be granted to Senator Forshaw for the period 6 November to 10 November inclusive, on account of absence overseas on parliamentary business.

Question agreed to.