Senator VAN (Victoria) (11:35): by leave—I inform the chamber that I have resigned from the Liberal Party and now sit as an Independent. I also inform the chamber that I am designated as a whip for the purposes of standing order 24(a), relating to the membership of the Selection of Bills Committee. The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Van. No other postponements? I remind senators that the question may be put at the request of any senator.