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

On a further point to that point of order: it clearly says in the standing orders that argument shall not be brought into the use of a question. The least to be said about the use of the word ‘illegal’ in this context is that it is arguable. It is actually downright wrong, but I ask you again to look at the standing orders and give a considered reply to the Senate on that matter.