Linda Reynolds (WA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs) | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That leave of absence be granted to every member of the Senate from the end of the sitting day today to the day on which the Senate next meets.

Question agreed to.

Scott Ryan (President) | Link to this | Hansard source

On that basis, Merry Christmas, everyone.

Derryn Hinch (Victoria, Derryn Hinch's Justice Party) | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr President, let me just say to you:, Mele Kalikimaka.

Scott Ryan (President) | Link to this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Hinch. On behalf of everyone who works here, to all our staff, particularly the clerks on a day like today, the attendants, DPS, security and everyone in the building that works with us, the families—I won't make a long speech: Merry Christmas. Have a safe and happy holiday.

Senate adjourned at 19: 26 until Tuesday , 12 February 201 9 at 12 :00.