John Faulkner (NSW, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, on the point of order: I noted earlier in question time today that you did not call Senator Vanstone to order as she was screaming and gesticulating across the chamber while you were on your feet. Fair enough: criticise Senator Evans by all means, but I am afraid a number of senators in question time today have remained on their feet while you have been on your feet. The standing order that Senator Ferguson refers to, in my memory, requires you, Mr President, to maintain order in the Senate.