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

Mr President, on the point of order: the question was about conduct, and the conduct included threats of physical violence and vulgar abuse—sexist abuse and homophobic abuse. It is entirely appropriate for the minister, in responding to that question, to quote the very words that comprised the conduct which was the subject of the question. I point out that, shamefully, notwithstanding the gravity of the sexism and homophobia that was evident, Senator Cameron and Senator Collins were laughing aloud during the answer.

Honourable senators interjecting—