Senate debates
Monday, 13 August 2007
Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007; Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008
Second Reading
8:03 pm
Bob Brown (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source
On the point of order, I have heard far greater noise from the gallery during first speeches. What a petty point is being taken by the minister. It is not consistent with standing orders. There has been no disruption. The member who is talking has not complained, and the point of order should be ruled out. We are, after all, in a democracy. We are not in some sort of sound bell where nothing from outside penetrates these walls. A little decency and forbearance in these circumstances would go a long way.
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