Steve Martin Tasmania, Independent
10:05 am
I seek leave to make a statement relating to my parliamentary representation.
Leave granted.
I advise the Senate that I have become a member of the National Party of Australia and will sit with the coalition government accordingly.
Fraser Anning Queensland, Katter's Australian Party
10:06 am
I seek leave to make a short statement.
Leave granted.
I wish to advise the Senate that I have joined KAP, Katter's Australian Party.
Brian Burston NSW, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party
I seek leave to make a short statement relating to my political party status.
Leave granted.
I advise the Senate that, from this day forward, I will be sitting as an Independent senator. I also advise the Senate that I should be designated as a whip for the purposes of standing order 24A, relating to the Selection of Bills Committee.