Senate debates

Wednesday, 12 August 2009

Privileges Committee

3:36 pm

Photo of Chris EvansChris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | | Hansard source

I ask that matter of privilege notice of motion No. 1, which moves that matters be referred to the Committee of Privileges for inquiry and report, be taken as a formal motion.

Photo of Alan FergusonAlan Ferguson (SA, Deputy-President) Share this | | Hansard source

Is there any objection to this motion being taken as formal?

Photo of Nick MinchinNick Minchin (SA, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | | Hansard source

Yes.

Photo of Alan FergusonAlan Ferguson (SA, Deputy-President) Share this | | Hansard source

There is an objection.