Senator IAN MACDONALD (4:04 PM) —I refer to general business notice of motion No. 299, standing in my name. I indicate that I am also moving this motion on behalf of Senator Russell Trood, a Queensland colleague who has taken a great interest in this subject. The motion relates to the Traveston Crossing Dam, and I ask that it be taken as a formal motion.

The DEPUTY PRESIDENT —Is there any objection to this motion being taken as formal?

Senator Bob Brown —I have no objection, but may I just associate the Greens with wholehearted support of the motion that is to be moved by Senators Macdonald and Trood.