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Sue Lines President

1:54 pm

Whilst it's not really the type of language we want to see in the chamber, it was not a direct slur, as I understand it, so there is no need to withdraw. Senator Henderson, I've put my point of view; please resume your seat. It can't be referred. It needs to be dealt with in the chamber. I've explained my position; please resume your seat. Senator Henderson, which bit of 'resume your seat' do you not understand? Resume your seat! I explained to the chamber and I'll explain once again. I didn't hear anything. I have just entered the chamber. If a reflection on a senator is made, it needs to be dealt with in the chamber at the time. It's not something you can refer back to me. I've conferred with the acting deputy. He expressed that he did not like the use of language, but he did not see it as a direct slur. That's the end of the matter. Senator Sheldon, were you still in continuation? You've got seven seconds.

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