Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

Order! I'm dealing with the procedural matters. Can I honestly say that down that end of the chamber there are very few people with a halo, but everyone should remain quiet. Now a senator has asked for the respect of the chamber. I'm going to demand it.

An honourable senator: Point of order.

Can I finish ruling on this? Senators need to remain quiet while I am issuing a ruling.

Senator Rennick interjecting—

Senator Rennick! I was actually just asking senators to remain quiet while I'm issuing a ruling! Senator Hanson-Young?