John Hogg (President) Share this | Hansard source

I have not been here for the situation, and I note the hour of the night, but I do understand that there is a question before the chair. The question before the chair is that the report be taken note of. That is the question that is before the chair at this stage.

Senator Abetz interjecting—

Senator McEwen interjecting—

Order! The question before the chair has to be disposed of. That is the first thing that must take place in the order of debate. The question must be disposed of, and the question before the chair is that the report be taken note of.

Senator Ian Macdonald interjecting—

Senator Macdonald, I have not given you the call. Senator McEwen.