Senate debates Business

Rearrangement


James McGrath

James McGrath Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister

4:02 pm

by leave—I move:

That the remaining formal motions listed at item 9 on today's Order of Business be called on.

I seek leave to make a very short statement.

Christopher Back

Christopher Back WA, Liberal Party

Leave is granted for one minute.

James McGrath

James McGrath Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister

4:03 pm

I just wanted to make sure that the Senate is aware that this has come about because of discussions through the parties in order to facilitate the business as such. I think all parties thank each other for making it happen.

Christopher Back

Christopher Back WA, Liberal Party

Are you seeking clarification, Senator Pratt?

Louise Pratt

Louise Pratt WA, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment, Climate Change and Water

What is the intention of the motion that was just moved?

Christopher Back

Christopher Back WA, Liberal Party

Minister, can you further explain the intention?

James McGrath

James McGrath Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister

The intention is to enable the remaining formal motions to be dealt with.

Christopher Back

Christopher Back WA, Liberal Party

Thank you.

Question agreed to.