Senator BOB BROWN (Tasmania—Leader of the Australian Greens) (12:01): Mr President, I propose to the Senate for its Deputy President and Chairman of Committees Senator Ludlam, and I move: That Senator Ludlam be appointed Deputy President and Chairman of Committees. The PRESIDENT: Are there any further nominations? There being no further nominations, I invite the two candidates to address the Senate. Senator Parry: Mr President, I submit myself to the will of the Senate. Senator Ludlam: Mr President, I submit myself to the will of the Senate