Order! I draw to the attention of honourable senators the presence in the chamber of a parliamentary delegation from the Czech Republic led by His Excellency Mr Premysi Sobotka, President of the Senate. On behalf of all senators, I wish you a warm welcome to Australia and, in particular, to the Senate. With the concurrence of honourable senators, I will ask the President to take a seat on the floor of the Senate.

Honourable Senators:

Hear, hear!

Mr Sobotka was seated accordingly.