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The Senate will now consider the proposal from Senator Birmingham:

That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency:

The need for the Senate to recognise that AUKUS expresses Australia's ambition for enduring peace and prosperity in our region, and to reject criticism from former Prime Minister Pa ul Keating that it is the worst deal in our history.

Is the proposal supported?

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

The proposal is supported. With the concurrence of the Senate, the clerks will set the clocks in line with the informal arrangements made by the whips.