Senate debates

Thursday, 25 September 2008

Exclusive Brethren

9:54 am

Photo of Bob BrownBob Brown (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

Yesterday I sought leave to table the book Behind the Exclusive Brethren. I gave that to opposition and government representatives overnight and I now seek leave to have the book tabled.

Photo of John HoggJohn Hogg (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Is leave granted? No, leave is not granted, Senator Bob Brown.

Photo of Bob BrownBob Brown (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

May I ask who did not grant leave?

Photo of John HoggJohn Hogg (President) Share this | | Hansard source

The first voice I heard was from my left here. One side is happy; the other side is not happy. So there is no leave granted, Senator Brown.

Photo of Bob BrownBob Brown (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I shall speak to the opposition and ascertain reasons.