by leave—I move:

That leave of absence be granted to the following senators:

(a)   Senator Crossin for today on account of parliamentary business;

(b)   Senator Lundy for today on account of personal reasons;

(c)   Senators Sherry and Wortley for today and 16 March 2010 on account of personal reasons; and

(d)   Senator Stephens on 16 March 2010 on account of parliamentary business.

Question agreed to.

by leave—I move:

That leave of absence be granted to Senator Scullion for the period 15 March on account of personal reasons.

Question agreed to.