Catryna Bilyk (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The Senate will now consider the proposal from Senator Roberts, which is shown at item 14 on today's Order of Business:

That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency:

Freedom of speech and peaceful freedom of assembly are inalienable rights which the Senate must defend.

Is consideration of the proposal supported?

More than the number of senators required by the standing orders having risen in their places—

With the concurrence of the Senate, the Clerks will set the clock in line with the informal arrangements made by the whips. I call Senator Roberts to move the motion.