Senator RUSTON (South Australia—Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific) (12:01): I seek leave to make a short statement The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator RUSTON: Greyhound racing provides significant economic activity, employment and social benefits to rural and regional communities. Public funding of greyhound racing is a matter for state and territory governments to determine. The PRESIDENT: The question is that motion No. 1047 be agreed to.