Senate debates

Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Parliamentary Office Holders

Presentation to Governor-General

2:25 pm

Photo of George BrandisGeorge Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | | Hansard source

I wish to inform honourable senators that the Governor-General will be pleased to receive Mr President and such honourable senators as desire to accompany him in the Members Hall immediately.

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Honourable senators, I invite you to accompany me to the Members Hall, where I shall present myself to His Excellency the Governor-General as the choice of the Senate to be its President.

Sitting suspended from 14:25 to 15:00

The President and honourable senators proceeded to the Members Hall and having returned—