I present an interim report of the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee on the effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector, together with the Hansard record of proceedings and documents presented to the committee.

Ordered that the report be printed.

I seek leave to motion relating to the report.

Leave granted.

I move:

That the Senate adopt the recommendation contained in the interim report to extend the time for the presentation of the report of the committee to 20 December 2016.

Question agreed to.

I move:

That the Senate take note of the report.

I seek leave to continue my remarks.

Leave granted; debate adjourned.