Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Acting Deputy President, I rise on a point of order. I am one to always encourage witty interjections across the chamber and occasional banter, but I think Senator Brandis is testing the patience of the chamber by constantly shouting during Senator Hurley’s speech. I think there is a balance in these matters and I suggest to you that perhaps he has overstepped the mark and we might allow Senator Hurley a little more respect in terms of her making her speech.