Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

Order on my left! Senator Ayres, you're not being helpful. It is only our first day back. If we waste time, we're costing the opposition time.

Opposition senators interjecting—

We are going to continue to waste time that is traditionally considered to be of value to non-government parties if I don't have silence for a colleague to ask a question. It is our first day back; can we try a little harder? Senator Chandler.