Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

I think Senator Di Natale was careful enough with his words to run along the boundary line. I will review the Hansard and come back if the Hansard recorded something different to what I recall. It did grab my attention. I remind senators again—that includes everyone; I am not just referring to Senator Di Natale here—that statements are here to explain positions taken. They are not to inflame debate, otherwise we cascade into difficulty.

Senator Waters interjecting—

That is why I am making clear, Senator Waters, that I am not referring to the Greens or Senator Di Natale; I am referring to inflammatory statements. This will descend very quickly if that happens, and I remind every senator, including myself—although I haven't done it—that any senator can deny leave for someone to make a one-minute statement. The question is that motion No. 174 be agreed to.