Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

by leave—It would be helpful if we could actually just go away and work this out so that we are not actually debating it on the floor, because this is also drawing time away from the work of the Senate. With these matters, I understand that it is always helpful for senators—though not always possible, I understand—to organise with the whips so that the whips can schedule these types of debates, particularly at this time when we are drawing close to the winter recess and time is of the essence. I request the senator take cognisance of the fact that there is very limited time today. There are debates that still have to be had. We have a time critical element of 5.30 pm for valedictories. I am sure the whips can organise between themselves a way to accommodate Senator Bernardi.