Larissa Waters (Queensland, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

If I can clarify—I understand we're dealing with the legislation now. What I've asked to be dissented from and for you to seek further advice on is the principle that putting the question immediately means putting it immediately without debate. I accept that this legislation, as per the hours motion—which we didn't agree to—will be dealt with right now, but I ask for the point of principle to be considered, because it's an important procedural issue to get right.

The PRESIDENT: I've read out my ruling and the precedent that the C lerk informed me of , which was the medevac message . D ebate was not allowed on that occasion. What I will do , Senator Waters , is take it that you are flagging a motion of dissent to this ruling .