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 :(b) be cleared for circulation by the responsible minister and include an annotation that the statement is 'circulated by authority of the Minister for XXX'; and


 * (c) be included with the minister's letter to the Prime Minister seeking category T status (either when bidding for a place on the programme or seeking a variation to the approved programme).

2.46 Each statement of reasons must be on a separate page and headed:

'STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR INTRODUCTION AND PASSAGE IN THE 20XX XXX SITTINGS

XXXX BILL'

Statements are required to be sent to the Legislation Section in advance, as soon as papers are ready to be submitted for signature by the minister (see paragraph 2.42).

2.47 The term 'Category T' must not be used in the statement as this term has no relevance for senators and members. Instead, reference can be made to a bill for which introduction and passage in the one sitting period is being sought.

2.48 Statements of reasons will be noted by the PBC at the time a bid or variation request is considered, but responsibility for the content rests with the department and the minister giving his or her authority to the circulation of the statement.