Bob Brown Tasmania, Australian Greens
3:38 pm
I move:
That leave of absence be granted to Senator Wong from 15 to 18 September 2009.
Question agreed to.
I rise on a point of order. Deputy President, it would be very helpful to the Senate if, in moving such a motion as the minister just did, a reason were given for the absence of an important minister during that period.
It is not a point of order, Senator Brown. I cannot instruct them how to write their motions, or in what order the motions ought to be.
Joe Ludwig Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate
3:41 pm
I seek leave to make a short statement.
Joe Ludwig Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate
As I understand it the absence relates to parliamentary business. If I can seek further information from the minister I will convey your inquiry to her. That may help.
Stephen Parry Tasmania, Liberal Party
3:40 pm
by leave—I move:
That leave of absence be granted to Senator Joyce from Tuesday 15 September to Friday 18 September 2009, for personal reasons.
Question agreed to.