Senator FIFIELD (Victoria—Manager of Government Business in the Senate and Assistant Minister for Social Services) (12:11): Mr President, I seek leave to make a short statement. The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator FIFIELD: The government is opposing this motion but does thank Mr Bernie Fraser for his work as Chair of the Climate Change Authority. He has had a significant career in public service. The CCA will continue to function effectively, with necessary decision-making delegations in place along with highly capable staff. Professor David Karoly, a member of the CCA, has been delegated with responsibility for its official duties. The government is already moving to make appointments to fill vacancies on the board of the CCA. Question agreed to.