QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator THORPE (Victoria—Independent VIC Whip) (14:36): Thank you, master. Senator THORPE: I beg your pardon? You have some respect!

Senator THORPE: Don't tell me what to do; you're not the President. Senator THORPE: I withdraw. Senator THORPE: Thank you, President.

Do you accept, Minister, that your decision to vote against my shackling bill will mean more women will be subjected to this violent, barbaric practice and more babies will be put in harm's way? Do you accept that?