MATTERS OF URGENCY

The DEPUTY PRESIDENT (16:42): Senator McGrath has submitted a proposal under standing order 75, today, as shown at item 13 of today's Order of Business: That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency: The need to end the Albanese Government's assault on household budgets, with Australians paying more tax, more for their mortgage or rent and more for everyday essentials, while Labor pursues even more taxes that will make it harder to get ahead.

Is 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 accordance with informal arrangements made by the whips.