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Senator Duniam, I do appreciate your point that we've had broad discussions. If you note my record, I have always brought senators back to the suspension. We can't get into the habit of using a suspension to make a point that you wanted to make when you sought the leave. When you use a suspension, I expect all senators to explain to the chamber why a suspension of business for the rest of the afternoon, an hour or whatever it might be is necessary. I appreciate this may be a broad-ranging debate, but I have cautioned Senator Nampijinpa Price a number of times. I am yet to hear why we need to suspend the business of the Senate to deal with this matter, so that is what I am asking the senator to address.