QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator HODGINS-MAY (Victoria) (14:21): I can confidently say that no Greens were sponsored by gambling corporations to attend the Midwinter Ball last night. Honourable senators interjecting— Senator HODGINS-MAY: Minister, can you confirm— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Hodgins-May, please resume your seat.

Order! Order across the chamber. Order!

Senator Whish-Wilson interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Whish-Wilson, you're interjecting on one of your own senators. Perhaps you can turn around and apologise to her, because you didn't listen to me calling you to order. Senator Hodgins-May has the right to have her question heard in silence.

Senator Hodgins-May, please continue. Senator HODGINS-MAY: Minister, can you confirm that, during the consultation on Labor's watered-down gambling legislation, no Labor MPs accepted any other gifts or hospitality from gambling companies or lobbyists, including corporate box invitations or free tickets to sporting events?