We have a quorum. I welcome Ms Harriet Coughlan and wish her well in her new position with the committee. Apologies have been received from Deputy Tom Sheahan and Senators Paul Bradford and Michael McCarthy. Other members have indicated they they are delayed by traffic and will be here soon. Is it agreed to go into private session to discuss some private business? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 11.40 a.m. and resumed in public session at 11.55 a.m.