by leave—At the request of Senator Williams, I move:

That the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee be authorised to hold a private meeting otherwise than in accordance with standing order 33(1) during the sitting of the Senate, on Tuesday 18 March 2014 from 1.50pm.

Question agreed to.

by leave—At the request of Senator Williams, I move:

That the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee be authorised to meet during the sitting of the Senate today, as follows:

(a)   to hold a private briefing from 5.45 pm to 6.15 pm; and

(b)   to hold a public meeting from 6.15 pm to 8 pm, to take evidence for the committee’s inquiry into Australia Post.

Question agreed to.

by leave—At the request of Senator Lines, I move:

That the Education and Employment References Committee be authorised to meet during the sitting of the Senate today from 7.30pm to take evidence for the committee's inquiry into the Australian Building and Construction Commission.

Question agreed to.