Senate debates

Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Committees

Meeting

12:01 pm

Photo of Scott RyanScott Ryan (President) Share this | | Hansard source

I remind senators that the question may be put on any proposal at the request of any senator. There being none, I'll move on.

Photo of Perin DaveyPerin Davey (NSW, National Party) Share this | | Hansard source

Mr President, I have a point of order.

Photo of Scott RyanScott Ryan (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Senator Davey, I assume you are one of many who would like to bring my attention to Senator Thorpe on the remote system.

Photo of Perin DaveyPerin Davey (NSW, National Party) Share this | | Hansard source

Yes, it's the use of props and slogans in the chamber. Effectively she is in the chamber. She is using props and slogans, and that is against the standing orders.

Photo of Scott RyanScott Ryan (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Senator Thorpe, I have previously ruled and discussed with those appearing remotely that there should be no slogans or other props used whilst senators are appearing remotely. I ask you to remove the props and slogans. The flag, of course, is appropriate. That has been allowed by all participating senators.

Photo of Lidia ThorpeLidia Thorpe (Victoria, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

[by video link] Thank you, Mr President. This is a climate emergency—

Photo of Scott RyanScott Ryan (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Senator Thorpe!