Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

Firstly, I've made the point—and it has been discussed numerous times at the Procedure Committee and is continuing to be discussed—that this particular section of Senate business is not ideal for complex matters and is not for debate. The growth in one-minute statements—by leave, I hasten to add—where any senator can deny that opportunity, is a courtesy granted by senators to allow people to explain a position of themselves or their party. Senator Di Natale, when I call someone to order, I expect them to heed that. I also counsel senators to be very careful of unparliamentary language and imputations and reflections upon other senators, because some of that language may well be appropriate outside the chamber but is not appropriate inside the chamber. I call you to continue, Senator Di Natale.