Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

President, in relation to the point of order by Minister Wong, it is clearly in order for, as President Hogg's ruling makes clear—as have subsequent rulings—a minister to be asked about statements they have made as a minister and, in particular, to be asked about statements they have made as a minister in this chamber. This question was premised first and foremost by referencing Senator Gallagher's statement—

Honourable senators interjecting—