Senate debates

Wednesday, 6 September 2006

Question Time: Ruling

3:06 pm

Photo of Paul CalvertPaul Calvert (President) Share this | Hansard source

I will reflect on that, Senator. As you may recall, there was a lot of noise in the chamber. Some senators were being particularly noisy and, most importantly, were not obeying the direction from the chair. That is the hardest part that I have to deal with here. When I call people to order, they refuse to come to order. That is why what I say at times might not be correctly stated. The fact is that I have a duty to try and maintain order in this place. If people are continually shouting across the chamber at each other, it makes my job very difficult. I will look at that situation.

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