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I inform the Senate that I have received the following letter under standing order 75, dated 14 November 2023, from Senator Babet:

Pursuant to standing order 75, I give notice that today the United Australia Party propose to move "That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency:

Since the 2022 election, the Albanese Labor government has committed billions in spending, which contributes to inflationary pressure and drives up interest rates. Tradies are in short supply, reducing the amount of houses that can be built.

Almost half of Australian mortgage holders are now in mortgage stress. The government must reduce spending and cancel or delay unnecessary and wasteful projects, such as Snowy 2.0, to temper inflation, build more houses and reduce mortgage stress."

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 the informal arrangements made by the whips.