I, and also on behalf of Senators Thorpe, David Pocock, Waters and Payman, move:

That the following matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Staffing and Security for inquiry and report by 28 February 2025:

The resourcing and staffing of the Clerk Assistant (Procedure) Office and the Parliamentary Library to support non-government senators to prepare amendments and private senators' bills as well as provide advice and other relevant information.

Question agreed to.