DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

The PRESIDENT (14:03): I draw to the attention of honourable senators the presence in the gallery of a parliamentary delegation from the Tuvalu parliament led by the Speaker, the Hon. Sir Iakoba Italeli. I also acknowledge the High Commissioner for Tuvalu, His Excellency Mr Samuelu Laloniu.

On behalf of all senators, I wish you a warm welcome to Australia and, in particular, to the Senate. With the concurrence of honourable senators, I invite the Speaker to take a seat on the floor of the Senate. Honourable senators: Hear, hear!

The PRESIDENT: Senator Hume, first supplementary?