John Williams (NSW, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I give notice of my intention for the giving of notices on the next sitting day to withdraw business of the Senate notice of motion No. 1 standing in my name for three sitting days after today for the disallowance of the Corporations Amendment (Financial Advice) Regulation 2015. Mr President, I seek leave to make a short statement.

Stephen Parry (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

John Williams (NSW, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Regulations and Ordinances Committee has been making inquiries about a number of issues in relation to this instrument. Following correspondence with the Assistant Treasurer, the committee has concluded its examination of this matter. The committee's final report on the instrument is contained in Delegated Legislation Monitor No. 15 of 2015.

Nick Xenophon (SA, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I ask that business of the Senate notice of motion No. 4 standing in my name and in the names of Senators Whish-Wilson, Lambie and Lazarus for today, proposing a reference to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee relating to the powers and processes of the Foreign Investment Review Board, be withdrawn. Mr President, I seek leave to make a 20-second statement.

Stephen Parry (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for, I am sure, a minute.

Nick Xenophon (SA, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I will not need that long. I indicate to all those people out there listening that this motion is being withdrawn as a result of an agreement with the opposition. There will be an alternative motion to deal with the matters of concern in relation to the port of Darwin lease to a foreign entity. It will be dealt with later in the course of motions being dealt with.

Stephen Parry (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Xenophon. That was 21 seconds!

Lee Rhiannon (NSW, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I ask that business of the Senate notice of motion No. 3 standing in my name for today, proposing a reference to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee relating to contamination issues on and around RAAF Base Williamtown, be withdrawn.