Stephen Parry (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Before I recognise Senator Bernardi, I advise senators of the ruling of the Procedure Committee. It was adopted by the Senate chamber. It was the second report of 2011. In part it reads:

Standing order 66(3) provides that a formal motion shall be put and determined without amendment or debate ... In particular, the number of statements being made by leave in relation to complex motions leads to a de facto debate on those motions, contrary to standing order 66. This is because senators, instead of making statements, assert views in the nature of debate by mounting arguments and responding to positions expressed by others.

This was adopted by the Senate. It was adopted without debate or quarrel. I ask senators to observe the Procedure Committee report that was adopted.