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I inform the Senate that I have received the following letter from Senator David Pocock:

Pursuant to Standing Order 75, I propose that the following matter of urgency be submitted to the Senate for discussion:

"The climate and health risks from the Middle Arm development which will receive $1.5bn in Commonwealth funding. Noting the project's proponents have confirmed it will be used as a major processing and manufacturing centre for gas fracked out of the Beetaloo Basin rather than the 'Sustainable Development Precinct' the Commonwealth and NT governments have falsely claimed. Also noting that the expansion of the fossil fuel industry is contrary to advice and warnings from the International Energy Agency, IPCC and UN."

Is the proposal supported?

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

With the concurrence of the Senate, the clerks will set the clock in line with the information arrangements made by the whips.