Bob Brown (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, and that is because it is appropriate, and I draw the attention of Senator Joyce and his colleagues to the standing orders. They might acquaint themselves with them. The fact is that we stand here in defence of the food producing regions of the whole Murray-Darling Basin. That is what the Greens are doing here. It is an important stand and this motion will determine whether other members of this Senate make such a strong stand themselves.