DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

The PRESIDENT (14:07): I draw to the attention of honourable senators the presence in the gallery of a delegation from the parliament of Kiribati's Public Accounts Committee, led by the chairman, the Hon. Dr Tofinga. On behalf of all senators, I wish you a warm welcome to Australia and, in particular, to the Senate.

I also draw to the attention of senators the presence in the gallery of a Senate delegation from the France-Australia Parliamentary Friendship Group. On behalf of all senators, I wish you a warm welcome to Australia and, in particular, to the Senate. Honourable senators: Hear, hear!