Senate debates

Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Business

Days and Hours of Meeting

4:57 pm

Photo of Tim AyresTim Ayres (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Industry and Innovation) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That—

(a) the Senate, at its rising, adjourn till Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at midday, or such other time as may be fixed by the President or, in the event of the President being unavailable, by the Deputy President, and that the time of meeting so determined shall be notified to each senator; and

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

Question agreed to.

Photo of Richard ColbeckRichard Colbeck (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

Colleagues, I wish you all a safe and happy Easter—a season for renewal. I look forward to seeing you back here for the budget session in May.

Senate adjourned at 16:58 until Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 12:00