Stephen Parry Tasmania, Liberal Party
3:32 pm
I ask that notices of motion nos 256, 257, 258 and 259 be taken together and as formal.
Alan Ferguson Deputy-President
I s there any objection to these motions being taken together and as formal?
Anne McEwen SA, Australian Labor Party
Yes. I note that, although we are not opposing formality of motion N o. 257, the government intends to oppose that motion.
Alan Ferguson Deputy-President
I will then separate the motions. I call Senator Parry.
Stephen Parry Tasmania, Liberal Party
I move:
That:
(a) The Select Committee on the Reform of the Australian Federation be authorised to hold a private meeting otherwise than in accordance with standing order 33(1) during the sitting of the Senate on Thursday, 16 June 2011; and
(b) That the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties be authorised to hold a public meeting during the sitting of the Senate on Monday, 20 June 2011, from 10 am to noon.
Question agreed to.