Senate debates

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

4:36 pm

Photo of Malcolm RobertsMalcolm Roberts (Queensland, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) | | Hansard source

I ask that general business notice of motion No. 669, relating to Indigenous deaths in custody, be taken as a formal motion.

Photo of Scott RyanScott Ryan (President) | | Hansard source

There is an objection to the motion being taken as formal. That was discussed before, by leave. Formality has been denied, as foreshadowed in the earlier discussion.

Photo of Malcolm RobertsMalcolm Roberts (Queensland, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) | | Hansard source

Pursuant to the contingent notice standing in the name of Senator Hanson, I move:

That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent the motion being moved immediately and determined without amendment or debate.

Photo of Scott RyanScott Ryan (President) | | Hansard source

The question is that the motion to suspend standing orders be agreed to.