MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE

The ACTING DEPUTY PRESIDENT ( Senator Brockman ) (18:25): The Senate will now consider the proposal from Senator Hume which was also shown at item No. 15 on today's Order of Business: Australians have a full-time frequent flyer and part-time energy minister delivering a part-time energy grid, prioritising global summits ahead of reducing power prices for Australians.

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 ( Senator Brockman ): With the concurrence of the Senate, the clerks will set the clock in line with the informal arrangements made by the whips.