Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I'd ask the government to reconsider that. I understand the government has the numbers to gag this debate. You've just moved a motion which prevents suspension—

Government senators interjecting—

Well, generally governments have allowed a debate on the suspension motion, because it is—

Senator Abetz interjecting—

Eric, even you did, mate.