Lidia Thorpe (Victoria, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I've been dragged in here to withdraw something I said in the chamber yesterday, so I withdraw.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Senator Thorpe, I'm going to ask you to address the chamber correctly. You've been asked to come in. You were asked yesterday—

Senator Thorpe, please don't interrupt me. You were asked to withdraw yesterday, and you were asked again this morning.

Lidia Thorpe (Victoria, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I'm withdrawing. Thank you.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Thorpe. I would just like to add, in relation to the language used, that senators from across the chamber have expressed their concerns to me, making it clear that the language was not culturally safe. Earlier this week, the Senate agreed to a reference co-sponsored by Senators Thorpe and Faruqi. It referenced the need to improve safety and respect in the Senate chamber. I would encourage Senator Thorpe and all senators to reflect on the language used in this place and their role in improving the safety and respect in the Senate.