Order! I draw the attention of honourable senators to the presence in the President’s gallery of a parliamentary delegation from the Republic of South Africa, led by the Hon. Tsietsi Setona. On behalf of all senators, I wish you a very warm welcome to Australia and, in particular, to the Senate.

Honourable Senators:

Hear, hear!

While I am on my feet, I also draw the attention of honourable senators to the presence in the chamber of a parliamentary delegation from the Federal Republic of Germany, led by Ms Nina Hauer, Chairman of the German-Australian-New Zealand Parliamentary Friendship Group. On behalf of all senators, I wish you a very warm welcome to our Senate and to Australia.

Honourable Senators:

Hear, hear!