Cory Bernardi (SA, Australian Conservatives) Share this | Hansard source

Page 262 of chapter 10 of the 14th edition deals with the matter of sub judice. This motion, in the way it's worded, simply using the term 'defamatory', presumes an element of guilt for a matter that is actually before the courts. So, whilst there is no standing order in this respect, Odgers does give some guidance. It suggests that, if a matter is before the court and debate could perhaps prejudice the outcome of a court case, the matter should be deemed inappropriate for debate in this chamber.