Senator KROGER (Victoria—Chief Opposition Whip in the Senate) (15:34): by leave—I move: That Senator Sinodinos be granted a leave of absence for the period 17 September 2012 on account of parliamentary reasons; that Senator Bushby be granted a leave of absence for the period 17 September 2012 to 18 September 2012 inclusive for personal reasons; that Senator Johnston be granted a leave of absence for the period 17 September 2012 to 18 September 2012 on account of parliamentary business; that Senator Bernardi be granted a leave of absence for the period of 19 September 2012 and 20 September 2012 on account of parliamentary business; and that Senator Ruston be granted a leave of absence for the period of 20 September 2012 for personal reasons. Question agreed to.