Stephen Parry (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

A letter has been received from Senator Fifield:

Pursuant to standing order 75, I propose that the following matter of public importance be submitted to the Senate for discussion:

The harmful and damaging effects of the Gillard Government's proposed carbon tax on regional Australia.

Is the proposal supported?

More than the number of senators required by the standing orders having risen in their places—