George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

I heard Senator Collins's interjection. In fact, the first day was a day for ceremonial business. I said, 'to deal with public business and deliberation'. This is the 10th day on which this chamber has debated in the whole second half of 2013, but it is too hard for those opposite to give the government the opportunity to do what—

Honourable senators interjecting—