by leave—I move:

That leave of absence be granted to the following senators:

(a)

Senators Bishop, Cameron, Conroy and Pratt from 16 November to 20 November on account of parliamentary business overseas;

(b)

Senator Bilyk on 16 and 17 November 2009 on account of parliamentary business overseas; and

(c)

Senator Carol Brown on 16 November 2009 for personal reasons.

Question agreed to.

by leave—I move:

That leave of absence be granted to Senator Johnston from today, Monday, 16 November through to Friday, 20 November on account of shadow parliamentary business as defence spokesman working with NATO overseas.

Question agreed to.