Stephen Parry (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

by leave—Senator Brandis actually jumped to his feet just prior to the notice of motion coming forward. Because of the business of the amendment, Senator Brandis was not recognised. I understand, Mr President, that you did see that. Senator Brandis did not seek the call a second time because we had some issues about the amendment, which was not circulated to us and which was confusing because of the renumbering. I feel that, under this circumstance, Senator Brandis should be heard—because he sought a genuine attempt at the right moment and, in the confusion of the debate with the amendment, restricted that. So I would ask the government to reconsider granting leave.