On behalf of Senator Bishop, I move:

That the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit:

(a) be authorised to meet on Wednesday, 13 March 2013, as follows:

(i) to hold a private meeting otherwise than in accordance with standing order 33(1) during the sitting of the Senate from 11 am, and

(ii) to hold public meetings during the sitting of the Senate from 11.15 am; and

(b) be authorised to meet on Wednesday, 20 March 2013, as follows:

(i) to hold a private meeting otherwise than in accordance with standing order 33(1) during the sitting of the Senate from 11 am, followed by private briefings, and

(ii) to hold a public meeting during the sitting of the Senate from 11.45 am.

Question agreed to.