Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, on the point of order: I do not think Senator Ludwig could more clearly be discussing the question that was asked. He has 48 seconds to complete his answer, yet those opposite again attempt to play the game: here is our question and here is the answer we demand you make him give. Senator Ludwig is absolutely discussing the issue. He has 48 seconds to complete his answer and I ask you, Mr President, to dismiss this point of order.