Senator SIEWERT (Western Australia—Australian Greens Whip) (11:56): I seek leave to give notice of absence for Senator Steele-John. The PRESIDENT: You seek to— Senator SIEWERT: I'm seeking leave to seek a leave of absence for Senator Steele-John. The PRESIDENT: Is leave granted to move a motion? Senator O'Sullivan: No. Senator SIEWERT: Do you seriously want me to suspend? The PRESIDENT: I'm just trying to clarify. Are you seeking leave? Senator SIEWERT: For a leave of absence for Senator Steele-John. Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: There's a lot of noise in the chamber, so I was just trying to wait for silence. Order! Senator Siewert is seeking leave to move a motion for leave of absence for Senator Steele-John. Is leave granted? Leave granted. Senator SIEWERT: Thank you. I move: That leave of absence be granted to Senator Steele-John for today. Question agreed to.