As we have a quorum, the meeting is called to order and is in public session. In the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the first item is the nomination of an Acting Chairman. I request nominations for the position of Acting Chairman.
Business of Joint Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I nominate Deputy Neville.
Clerk to the Committee
As there are no other nominations, I invite Deputy Neville to take the Chair.
Deputy Tom Neville took the Chair.
Apologies have been received from Senator Freeman. I propose that we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 10.05 a.m. and resumed in public session at 10.07 a.m.