Senate debates

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Motions

Workplace Relations

4:10 pm

Photo of Eric AbetzEric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I ask that general business notice of motion No. 242 standing in my name for today, affirming that our society operates on the rule of law, calling on all Australians to respect and abide by the rule of law, and condemning expressions of support for breaching the rule of law, be taken as formal.

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Is there any objection to this motion being taken as formal?

Photo of Katy GallagherKaty Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

Yes.

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Formality has been denied.

Photo of Eric AbetzEric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a one-minute statement.

Leave not granted.

4:11 pm

Photo of Cory BernardiCory Bernardi (SA, Australian Conservatives) Share this | | Hansard source

I ask that general business notice of motion No. 240 standing in my name for today, relating to comments of the Secretary of the ACTU, be taken as a formal motion.

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Is there any objection to this motion being taken as formal?

Photo of Katy GallagherKaty Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

Yes.

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Formality has been denied.