QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

It's on the point of order. We accept Senator Hume's point of order. We accept that Senator Hume has withdrawn.

We are happy for you to consider the matter that Senator Hume has averred to. I would make the point there are existing provisions in the standing orders, if senators feel that something incorrect has been said, that they can avail themselves of. It's not a matter for the President to censor what every senator says.

I would suggest that those opposite would understand that having said some of the things they have said over the years.