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A letter has been received from Senator O'Sullivan:

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

Under the Albanese Government all aspects of energy generation are off track, with Labor's 82 per cent renewables by 2030 target way behind schedule and running at less than one third of the pace required last year, while gas prices are spiking following the energy regulators risk notice warning of gas shortages impacting Australians right throughout winter.

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, I shall ask the clerks to set the clock in line with informal arrangements made by the whips.