Stephen Parry (President) Share this | Hansard source

I probably do not need a point of order on this, Senator Moore. The question is now referring to provisions of the bill.

Opposition senators interjecting—

Order! We are in very difficult territory, because the standing orders do provide that debate cannot be anticipated. I interpreted from the question that that would infringe the standing orders. I invite the questioner, Senator Ruston, to ask the question again—probably in broader terms.