Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

On that particular occasion, I think I heard the first interjection before I heard the first word out of the minister's mouth. It is the last week of the Senate. People tend to be somewhat more boisterous, but can I remind them that interjections are always disorderly. It is a sign of a lack of courtesy to your colleagues, who cannot necessarily hear a response. I say that to all senators in the chamber. Senator Ruston to continue.