DELEGATION REPORTS

The PRESIDENT (14:00): I draw to the attention of honourable senators the presence in the chamber of a parliamentary delegation from the National Diet of Japan, led by His Excellency Mr Sekiguchi, President of the Senate. On behalf of all senators, I wish you a warm welcome to Australia and, in particular, the Senate. With the concurrence of honourable senators, I invite President Sekiguchi to take a seat on the floor of the Senate.

Honourable senators: Hear, hear! Mr Sekiguchi was seated accordingly.