Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

Senator McKim, I heard you utter words that were a reflection upon Senator Hanson's behaviour, one of them being the word 'leaching' with respect to her. I ask you to withdraw that comment. I don't think that is appropriate or parliamentary. I think it's a reflection upon another senator.

Senator McKim interjecting—

Now, I may have misheard, but that is the way—

Honourable senators interjecting—

Order! Let's not go there again. For the comity of the chamber, I ask you to withdraw that, Senator McKim.