The ACTING DEPUTY PRESIDENT —The President has received letters from party leaders nominating senators to be members of various committees.

Motion (by Senator Herron)—by leave—agreed to:

That senators be appointed to standing committees as follows:

Environment, Recreation, Communication and the Arts Legislation Committee—Senator Lundy (from 1 July 1996)

Environment, Recreation, Communication and the Arts References Committee—Senator Lundy (from 1 July 1996)

   Substitute member: Senator Carr to replace Senator Ray for the Inquiry into Telstra (Dilution of Public Ownership) Bill 1996.

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee—

   Substitute member: Senator Cook to replace Senator Jones for the consideration of the Export Market Development Grants Amendment Bill (No. 1) 1996.

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation committee—

   Participating member: Senator Sandy Mcdonald