DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

The PRESIDENT (14:00): I draw to the attention of honourable senators the presence in the chamber and upstairs of the parliamentary delegation from the National Parliament of Timor-Leste, led by the president, Her Excellency Ms Maria Fernanda Lay. On behalf of all senators, we wish you a warm welcome to Australia and, in particular, to the Senate. With the concurrence of honourable senators, I invite the president to take a seat on the floor of the Senate.

Honourable senators: Hear, hear! Her Excellency Ms Maria Fernanda Lay was then seated accordingly.