Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Colbeck, please resume your seat. Senator Watt, I appreciate this is a matter of some passion, but, when I call people to order by name, I do expect them to take a little break.

Senator Wong interjecting—

There's an opportunity to continue this, Senator Wong, but I can't hear the minister during this particular—

Senator Rennick interjecting—

Order, Senator Rennick! The minister has been asked by the Senate to attend the chamber. The Senate orders a minister to the chamber to make a statement. I'm going to insist that the chamber listen to the minister in silence, because I have no doubt there will be an opportunity for vigorous discussion afterwards.