John Hogg (President) Share this | Hansard source

Before I call Senator Brandis, I will make it clear for the sake of the record that Senator Brandis was seeking the call during the hubbub—as I think it was described—the confusion, and I was seeking to clarify something with someone who was already on their feet. Senator Brandis did sit down and then the matter proceeded to the vote. That will, I hope, set straight the record of what took place.