Every sitting day, time is set aside for what is known as 'Discovery of Formal Business'. This is an opportunity for business to be 'fast-tracked' - that is, moved and determined without debate.

Senate Discovery is a video series designed to 'fast-track' information about Senate business and the work of its committees.

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Senate Discovery: 2 to 11 April 2019

• Christchurch tragedy – condolence motion
• Censure motion
• First speeches – Senator Askew; Senator Spender
• Condolence motions for former Senators Herron and MacIntosh
• Valedictories
• Budget reply
• Estimates – daily summaries and video replays
• Committee reports
• Prorogation – what does this mean for the Senate?
• Contact the Senate Public Information Office

Senate Discovery: 12 to 22 February 2019

• Home Affairs Legislation (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2018
• Senate Weekly Summary
• Establishment of a Royal Commission to investigate violence, abuse and neglect of disabled people
• Closing the Gap report - debate
• The people behind 000: mental health of our first responders
• Recent Senate committee reports
• Former Senator Barney Cooney - condolences
• Valedictories – Senators Williams and Leyonhjelm; Senator Collins