SHADOW MINISTRY

Senator RUSTON (South Australia—Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) (10:01): by leave—I'd like to advise the Senate that during her training for a great sporting activity the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate has unfortunately had quite a serious injury and will not be in attendance in the parliament for the next two weeks. In her absence, I will be acting as the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, and I thank the Senate for their patience and indulgence in during that time.

The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Ruston. I wish you well and, of course, a speedy recovery to Senator Cash.