John Madigan (Victoria, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

Whilst I support Senator Lambie's obvious passion for the Defence Force and the issue of pay for the Defence Force—and the men and women who don the uniform in defence of this country should be supported—I also recognise that this place is a house of review. To function properly, it must adhere to the highest principles of democracy, integrity and respect. I therefore do not support Senator Lambie's suspension of standing orders because I do not believe it is the correct procedure in which to bring this to the Senate. I will not be part of this as I believe this debate deserves far more respect in this place.