George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

I inform the Senate that Senator Cormann, the Minister for Finance, will be absent from question time today, due to budget preparation. During Senator Cormann’s absence, I will take questions relating to the Finance, Treasury and Small Business Portfolios. I will also represent the Special Minister of State.

As I advised the Senate yesterday, Senator Fierravanti-Wells will also be absent from question time for the duration of this week, due to ministerial commitments overseas. In Senator Fierravanti-Wells's absence Senator Colbeck will represent the International Development and the Pacific Portfolio.