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

Plainly, Madam Chairman, that is not good enough. You cannot withdraw an imputation and then remake it in the next sentence. The senator is being disrespectful of the chair and of the chamber.

The CHAIR: Thank you, Minister. Senator Waters, if you have withdrawn, you have withdrawn, and that is the end of the matter.