At the request of Senator Stephens, I move:

That the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network be authorised to:

(a)   hold a private meeting otherwise than in accordance with standing order 33(1) during the sitting of the Senate on Tuesday, 5 July 2011, from 6 pm; and

(b)   hold a public meeting during the sitting of the Senate on Tuesday, 5 July 2011, from 6.15 pm.

Question agreed to.