Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Collins, please. I'm going to insist that when I'm speaking all senators remain silent. It is a habit that has crept in this week and it does prohibit other senators from—

Senator Jacinta Collins interjecting—

I'm allowed to interrupt a senator from the chair, Senator Collins. I was about to grant your request—

Senator Jacinta Collins interjecting—

I was about to respond to your request. Please let me conclude before there's further interaction. I took your first query as seeking clarification from the minister. It is a fair point you raise. He responded to that. If you now wish to debate the motion you can.