Ben Small (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Madam Chair, I have just been gutlessly defamed in this place, under the guise of parliamentary privilege, by Senator Whish-Wilson. I wish to raise, under standing order 193(3), that he has effectively accused me of corruption, in being paid to do Woodside's bidding in this place. I'm happy for the Hansard to be reviewed so that you can make a determination. It is shameful, and I won't stand, as a representative of the people of Western Australia in this place, to be accused of such things and for there to be no consequence. So I request that you make a ruling, and I request that the record stand corrected, because this is an affront to me and it is an affront to the rights of our democracy, in sending people to this place to act in the best interests of Australians.

The CHAIR: Thank you, Senator Small. I don't believe Senator Whish-Wilson has transgressed, but we will get the Hansard reviewed and come back to you if necessary.