Apologies have been received from Deputies Olivia Mitchell and Peter Power and Senators Morrissey and Norris. I request all members to switch off their mobile phones completely for the duration of the meeting as phones left in silent mode can adversely affect the broadcast transmission. Is it agreed that the committee should go into private session? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 10.35 a.m. and resumed in public session at 10.39 a.m.