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SenateTuesday 18 August 2026

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: TAKE NOTE OF ANSWERS

Senator DAVID POCOCK (Australian Capital Territory—Independent ACT Whip) (16:14): Can I take note of the answers from Minister Ayres. My understanding is that it was— The PRESIDENT: You need to seek leave, Senator Pocock. As I informed the chamber when Senator Lambie stood up, I did not have Senator Lambie's name; I had your name.

I did inform the chamber of that. Senator DAVID POCOCK: My understanding is that it was Whitten, Lambie and Pocock today. The PRESIDENT: No, that's not correct, Senator Pocock.

You can seek leave because we are now done with take note. Senator DAVID POCOCK: I seek leave to take note of the answer from Minister Ayres. Leave not granted.

SourceSenate, Tuesday 18 August 2026 — official recordTA-260818-senate-c7f1fa3d546f:s056