Senate debates
Tuesday, 10 August 2021
Committees
Meeting
12:01 pm
Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Link to 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.
Perin Davey (NSW, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source
Mr President, I have a point of order.
Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Link to 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.
Perin Davey (NSW, National Party) Share this | Link to 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.
Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Link to 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.
Lidia Thorpe (Victoria, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source
[by video link] Thank you, Mr President. This is a climate emergency—