Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I rise on a point of order. The minister just claimed she is unable to respond. I refer you, Mr President, to the statement you made, I think yesterday or possibly the day before, in relation to the sub judice rule. It is not appropriate, nor is it consistent with standing orders, for the minister to avoid all ministerial accountability in question time by seeking the umbrella cover of a sub judice rule.

Senator Ian Macdonald interjecting—

I'm on my feet and I'm making a point of order, Senator Macdonald.

Senator Ian Macdonald interjecting—