Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

On this particular point, I refer every senator to standing order 193, Rules of debate—which also apply to questions—which includes 'imputations of improper motives and all personal reflections'. I will ask the minister to withdraw that for the comity of the chamber on this, because I do consider that to be such, given there was no mention of a nation or any such matter in the question. If, however, I heard an interjection along those lines, ministers are allowed to respond to that. So I would urge all senators to be particularly careful.