At the request of Senator Smith, I move:

That the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit be authorised to hold private meetings otherwise than in accordance with standing order 33(1), during the sittings of the Senate, as follows:

(a) Thursday, 14 May 2015, from 10.30 am;

(b) Thursday, 18 June 2015, from 10.30 am, followed by a public meeting; and

(c) Thursday, 25 June 2015, from 10.30 am, followed by a public meeting.

Question agreed to.