Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Rice, I'm going to ask you to resume your seat. I'm going to rule on this.

Senator Wong interjecting—

Senator Wong, I'm going to rule and then people can take objection if they wish. I had given some thought to this matter in conjunction with advice from officials. The Senate has now twice rejected proposals that it depart from its routine of business by suspending standing orders. That being the case, I shall not entertain any further proposal that the Senate depart from its routine under the standing orders and other orders of the Senate. This is entirely consistent with the precedent of operations of this chamber. Senator Wong.