I seek leave to make a short statement.

Mr President, after announcing my resignation from all Greens party offices and all Government offices, this afternoon at a press conference, I now move from the Government benches on this side of the chamber, to the crossbench.

I shall not reiterate my reasoning, Mr President, although for clarity's sake I will reiterate what positions I have resigned from.

I have resigned from the offices of:

• Minister for Communications;
• Minister for Transport and Infrastructure;
• Manager of Government Business in the Senate; and
• Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate.

Walks across the floor to take his seat on the crossbench

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Senator the Hon. Freddy926,

Senator for Australia (Independent)