MATTERS OF URGENCY

The DEPUTY PRESIDENT (16:40): The Senate will now consider the proposal from Senator David Pocock, which has been circulated and is shown on the Dynamic Red. That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency: The need for investment in nature conservation to protect and manage our incredible landscapes and species, given at least half of Australia's GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature and only 0.1% of the federal Budget is spent on its protection.

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