Deborah O'Neill (NSW, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

While I respect utterly the view of my learned colleague Senator Steele-John, who speaks with incredible experience and understanding of disability, I think the standing orders call on us not to, basically, diminish others in the chamber by articulating in your own words what their motivations are. It takes us away from the nature of the debate that we've been having so far. I would ask, on behalf of the mover of the amendment, that that aspersion be withdrawn. I don't think it takes anything away from your excellent contribution, but we care about this, and I would suggest, Chair, that it might be appropriate for withdrawal.