David Leyonhjelm (NSW, Liberal Democratic Party) Share this | Hansard source

A letter has been received from Senator Gallagher.

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

The latest Household Income and Labour Dynamics (HILDA) survey, which reveals the growing levels of financial stress and inequality being experienced by Australian families.

Is the proposal supported?

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

I understand that informal arrangements have been made to allocate specific times to each of the speakers in today’s debate. With the concurrence of the Senate, I shall ask the clerks to set the clock accordingly.