MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE

The ACTING DEPUTY PRESIDENT ( Senator O'Sullivan ) (17:55): The Senate will now consider the proposal, under standing order 75, from Senator Canavan, which is also shown at item 14 of today's Order of Business: The Albanese Government's decision to allow imports of beef from the United States could have serious implications for Australia's biosecurity status and our $92 billion agriculture industry, public health and the environment.

Is consideration of the proposal supported? More than the number of senators required by the standing orders having risen in their places— The ACTING DEPUTY PRESIDENT: With the concurrence of the Senate, the clerks will set the clocks in line with the informal arrangements made by the whips.