Honourable senators, with leave of the Senate and notwithstanding rule 5-5(j), I move:

That, until the end of June 2020 or such later date as may be established by the Speaker after consultation with all leaders and facilitators in the Senate, senators who are not present at a sitting of the Senate be presumed to be on public business unless they advise the Clerk of the Senate otherwise; and

That the Speaker inform the Senate of any decision to extend the period during which this order applies at the first sitting after the decision is made.

The Hon. the Speaker: Is leave granted, honourable senators?

Hon. Senators: Agreed.