Senate debates

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

4:10 pm

Photo of Eric AbetzEric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party) | | Hansard source

I ask that general business notice of motion No. 242 standing in my name for today, affirming that our society operates on the rule of law, calling on all Australians to respect and abide by the rule of law, and condemning expressions of support for breaching the rule of law, be taken as formal.

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (President) | | Hansard source

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

Photo of Katy GallagherKaty Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party) | | Hansard source

Yes.

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (President) | | Hansard source

Formality has been denied.

Photo of Eric AbetzEric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party) | | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a one-minute statement.

Leave not granted.

4:11 pm

Photo of Cory BernardiCory Bernardi (SA, Australian Conservatives) | | Hansard source

I ask that general business notice of motion No. 240 standing in my name for today, relating to comments of the Secretary of the ACTU, be taken as a formal motion.

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (President) | | Hansard source

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

Photo of Katy GallagherKaty Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party) | | Hansard source

Yes.

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (President) | | Hansard source

Formality has been denied.