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That's correct. Senator Hanson, you sought leave, and leave was not allowed. Minister Gallagher has pointed out that you need to now talk about why you think the suspension is necessary. Further, I remind you of the ruling the Deputy President arrived at today, which I have upheld, which is that no flags are to be worn in the chamber until the matter has been resolved by the procedures committee. So I would ask you to take off the flag.

Senator Hanson, this is a ruling that the Deputy President has made. I upheld that order. I informed the chamber just before question time. I am giving you a direction. I'm asking you to remove the flag in line with the ruling the Deputy President made this morning and the ruling that I am now upholding.

Senator Roberts, it's not a debating point. I'm simply asking Senator Hanson to observe my ruling.

Senator Hanson, you are not normally a senator who doesn't follow directions in this place, and I thank you for following the direction. That direction stands until the procedure committee meets to make a decision. So thank you for following that direction.