COMMITTEES

The DEPUTY PRESIDENT (18:14): The President has received letters requesting changes to the membership of committees. I draw the Senate's attention to nominations made by crossbench senators for which agreement has not been reached as follows: Senator Whitten, for the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation and References Committees; Senator Stacey, for the Finance and Public Administration Legislation and References Committees; and Senator Babet, for the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation and References Committees.

If further nominations are received, a ballot will be required.