Joint sitting of Parliament
Senate vacancy
The PRESIDENT (11:36): I remind the house that on Tuesday, 22 March 2022, I announced the receipt of a letter advising of a vacancy in the Senate following the death of Senator the Honourable Kimberley Kitching. I have now also received a letter from the state secretary of the Victorian branch of the Australian Labor Party advising that they have selected a person to be nominated to fill the vacant seat.
Before we start question time, I would like to wish Mr Meddick a happy birthday. Happy birthday, Mr Meddick.