In the unavoidable absence of the Chairman, I seek nominations for the role of Acting Chairperson.
Business of Joint Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I nominate Senator Barry Ward.
Clerk to the Committee
In the absence of any other nominations, I invite Senator Ward to take the Chair.
Senator Barry Ward took the Chair.
I thank the clerk. I propose that we go into private session to discuss a particular matter. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 3.16 p.m., suspended at 3.21 p.m. and resumed in public session at 3.23 p.m.