The PRESIDENT (12:32): As a result of the death of Senator Judith Adams and pursuant to the provisions of section 21 of the Constitution, the Governor of Western Australia was notified of the vacancy in the representation of that state. I table a copy of the letter to the Governor of Western Australia.

I have received, through the Governor-General, from the Governor of Western Australia, a certificate of the choice by the parliament of Western Australia of Mr Dean Anthony Smith to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Judith Adams. I table the document.