Stephen Smith (Perth, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, on indulgence: to advise members of the current state of play, we have now dealt successfully with matters that have been returned to us from the Senate. As we speak of course the Senate continues to deliberate upon the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme legislation. My suggestion, which I have discussed with the Manager of Opposition Business in accordance with our cordial relations established over the last couple of days, is that the House now be suspended and that the House be reconvened on the ringing of the bells. That of course will be subject to the Senate’s deliberations and further consideration of the legislation.

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