John Hogg (President) Share this | Hansard source

It seems as though we are going to get bogged down, Senator Brown. I cannot entertain a motion of dissent because I have not made a ruling. I responded with a statement to the question which you raised today. I indicated at that time, and I ruled today, that I was being consistent with the past practices in this chamber. I then undertook, because you sought to take a further point of order, that I would look at the matter and get back to you with a statement. I came back to the chamber this evening. I tabled the statement and with the concurrence of the Senate I had it incorporated. I do not think I have circulated it to other people at this stage. I wanted to get the matter back on the record. I am saying to you that I cannot entertain a motion of dissent from a ruling when it is not a ruling.