Glenn Sterle (WA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The Senate will now consider the proposal from Senator McKim:

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

That the election of President Trump is a threat to Australia and the world, including his attacks on human rights, democracy and climate action; that the toxic influence of billionaires and corporations in political decision making must end; and that we must do everything we can to stop Trump-style politics coming to Australia."

Is consideration of 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.