by leave—I move:

That leave of absence be granted to the following senators:

(a)    Senator Heffernan for 14 September 2015, for personal reasons;

(b)    Senator O'Sullivan from 14 September to the end of the 2015 spring sittings, on account of parliamentary business overseas;

(c)    Senator Ronaldson for 14 September 2015, on account of ministerial business; and

(d)    Senator Smith for 14 September and 15 September 2015, for personal reasons.

Question agreed to.

by leave—I move:

That leave of absence for personal reasons be granted to Senators Singh and Polley for this week, 14 to 17 of September 2015.

Question agreed to.