Senator CHISHOLM (Queensland—Assistant Minister for Education, Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Deputy Manager of Government Business in the Senate) (15:52): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator CHISHOLM: The government opposes this motion, and it is disappointing that the opposition has brought it to the chamber instead of letting the committee deliberate independently as is the usual practice. The hours we work in this place, particularly during rounds of estimates, are often unfriendly to families. Where we can make these hours more family friendly without impeding the operations of the Senate, we should. The government is of the view that the committee's adopted program represents a positive opportunity to trial some small changes that may make a welcome difference. I commend the excellent Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee, Senator Ciccone, on this proposal, and I encourage senators to respect the decision-making of the committee and oppose this motion. The PRESIDENT: The question is that general business notice of motion No. 353, standing in the name of Senator Chandler and moved by Senator Askew, be agreed to.