Alex Gallacher (SA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The President has received letters requesting changes to the membership of certain committees. As there are now two nominations for one position on the Economics References Committee allocated to a minority group or Independent senators, in accordance with the standing orders a ballot will be held to determine which one of the two senators who have been nominated is to be appointed. I understand that it is the wish of the Senate that the ballot be held today after motions to take note of answers.