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Senator SCARR (Queensland—Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) (16:37): I seek leave to make a very short statement. The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator SCARR: The coalition believes that the longstanding convention relating to the provision of staff to non-government MPs and senators is an important one which Prime Minister Albanese has disrespected.

Noting this breach of convention, it is important to obtain as much transparency as possible on this matter. Therefore, the coalition will support Senator Payman's motion.