John Hogg (President) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Bernardi, I have already drawn to the attention of all honourable senators the fact that there is too much noise in this chamber, on a number of occasions during question time. It does not assist question time when people debate the matter across the chamber with each other. It takes two to argue sometimes—most times it does; sometimes it might be just one. I can assure you I would be much happier if there was a little more quiet in the chamber so that the minister can be heard in silence. If people wish to debate the issue, it can be debated post question time.