COMMITTEES

Senator PAYMAN (Western Australia—Australia's Voice Whip) (11:18): I move: At the end of the motion, add: "and, in respect of the Diplomatic Appointments (Selection Process) Bill 2026, the bill be referred immediately to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 12 November 2026". The PRESIDENT: The question is that the amendment as circulated by Senator Payman be agreed to.