John Hogg (President) Share this | Hansard source

I think I have made the position quite clear, Senator Brown. The best advice I have—and I believe it is the correct advice—is that there is no matter of a ruling before the chamber at this stage. As I said to you, I did—and I will check the Hansardwhen this matter was raised earlier today, make a statement about it. I have come back to you with a statement that I think clarifies the position. If you would like this matter referred to the Procedure Committee, I am quite happy to refer the matter to the Procedure Committee for further investigation. But, at this stage, I cannot see where there is anywhere to go with the matter.