Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Madam Temporary Chairman, I rise on a point of order. The senator undoubtedly has a prepared speech, and that is fine, but the question before the chair is on the government amendments. It is not on insulation, education or other matters but on the reduction in the payments to be made. We as an opposition moved that the question be put so that these general type contributions could continue. But the Labor Party voted against it; they are now hoist by their own petard. I would invite you remind the senator and any future speakers as to the question before the chair.