MOTIONS

I would urge senators to listen to what I am saying about relevance and not argue across the chamber. I have drawn Senator Hanson back to the point about suspension. I did accept that it was national flag day, but then the senator continued to go to the substantive piece of the motion and not the reason for suspension.

As I said, to your previous point, Senator Scarr, I don't allow leniency. Suspension debates are suspension debates, and that's how it should be ruled. Senator Hanson, I would again remind you that you need to talk about why this matter is urgent and why it merits a suspension of standing orders.