Gavin Marshall (Victoria, Deputy-President) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Roberts, would you mind just sitting for a moment. I undertook to check the statement that the President made the other day, and I draw your attention to the use of the words 'pay-offs' and 'kickbacks', specifically in relation to that statement.. He said:

Any remark which carries an imputation of corruption or criminality made in respect of any senator or member is contrary to the standing orders and, if made, ought be withdrawn.

I did ask you to consider withdrawing the term 'kickback'. I did not pull you up on 'pay-off', because I was still waiting for the Clerk, but I would ask you to consider withdrawing those and just being careful that you do not make imputations. Thank you.