Ian Macdonald (Queensland, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I think I've made the point, Mr President. My speech was sought by leave, and it wasn't time limited. Senator Wong just got up and started talking, as she does—because the rules don't apply to her; there are special rules for CFMMEU people who understand how the CFMMEU operate! What you just saw and what this motion represents is a complete disregard for the rules and for the law. No wonder the CFMMEU that Senator Wong used to belong to is out there now saying publicly, 'The laws of the land do not apply to us'—because their representative in this chamber has the same view on the Senate rules.