Peter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I ask that general business notice of motion No. 1143, about the hemp industry, be taken as formal.

Sue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Is there any objection to this motion being taken as formal? There is an objection.

Peter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a very short statement, of just 30 seconds.

Leave not granted.

Pursuant to contingent notice, I move:

That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent Senator Whish-Wilson moving the motion immediately and the motion being determined without amendment or debate.

Sue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Senator Whish-Wilson, are you seeking to suspend to make a statement or to put the motion?

Peter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I might suspend to make a statement if that gives me five minutes to make a statement.

Sue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

It's your call to make, not mine to advise.

Peter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent Senator Whish-Wilson making a statement about notice of motion No. 1143.

Sue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I remind senators that we are voting to suspend standing orders to allow Senator Whish-Wilson to make a short statement. The question is that the motion as moved by Senator Whish-Wilson to suspend be agreed to.