Matt O'Sullivan (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

A letter has been received from Senator Dean Smith:

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

Mr Albanese promised Australians cheaper electricity, cheaper mortgages and better pay, yet Australians are facing a cost of living crisis fuelled by spiralling electricity, growing mortgage stress, a huge gulf in real wages and the cost of household essentials going up and up.

Is the proposal supported?

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

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