Louise Pratt (WA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

A letter has been received from Senator Brockman:

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

The federal Labor Government's commitment to implement cultural heritage laws, similar to the WA Labor Government's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act, that has caused confusion, uncertainty, and disruption across every part of society, particularly local government, agriculture, and mining.

Is the proposal supported?

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

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