James McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition) 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:

The Reserve Bank of Australia's 'Statement on Monetary Policy' released this month highlighted the Albanese Labor Government's cost-of-living crisis is forcing more Australians to seek support from charities for the first time, including more dual-income households and mortgage holders.

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.