The first matter today is the election of a temporary chairman. I now invite nominations for the position of temporary Chairman.
Election of Temporary Chairman
Clerk to the Committee
I nominate Senator Humphreys.
I second the nomination.
Clerk to the Committee
As there are no other nominations, I declare Senator Humphreys temporary Chairman of the committee and call on him to take the Chair.
Apologies have been received from Deputy Neville. I propose we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 4.17 p.m. and resumed in public session at 4.34 p.m.