Apologies have been received from Senator Norris. I ask members to ensure all mobile telephones are switched off. Apart from lack of courtesy to witnesses and other committee members, it causes serious problems in regard to the broadcasting sound.
On behalf of the joint committee I wish to express members' sympathy to the family bereaved as a result of the tragic school bus accident near Clara and to those who were hurt. It was a tragic accident in which a young life was lost. I have asked the clerk to convey our sympathies to the family and community affected and to pass on our good wishes to the injured.
The joint committee went into private session at 2.08 p.m. and resumed in public session at 2.23 p.m.