Scott Ryan (President) | Hansard source

I gave him the same generosity I provided Senator Keneally. On the issue of the point of order that Senator Keneally raises: I will, as I said, review the exact words Senator Cormann used, but, even in the words you restated, which, if they were the words he used, in my view—and, again, I'll correct it if the precedent directs me otherwise—a general comment of that nature does not qualify as unparliamentary or an imputation or reflection upon an individual. We have traditionally required that it be more specific about a person. It may be a legitimate debating point, but I do not believe that it is unparliamentary. I'll happily correct myself if I'm wrong. Had you concluded your answer, Senator Cormann?