Peter Whish-Wilson Tasmania, Australian Greens
4:46 pm
I ask that general business notice of motion No. 1143, about the hemp industry, be taken as formal.
Sue Lines Deputy-President
Is there any objection to this motion being taken as formal? There is an objection.
Peter Whish-Wilson Tasmania, Australian Greens
I seek leave to make a very short statement, of just 30 seconds.
Leave not granted.
Pursuant to contingent notice, I move:
That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent Senator Whish-Wilson moving the motion immediately and the motion being determined without amendment or debate.
Sue Lines Deputy-President
Senator Whish-Wilson, are you seeking to suspend to make a statement or to put the motion?
Peter Whish-Wilson Tasmania, Australian Greens
I might suspend to make a statement if that gives me five minutes to make a statement.
Peter Whish-Wilson Tasmania, Australian Greens
I move:
That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent Senator Whish-Wilson making a statement about notice of motion No. 1143.
Sue Lines Deputy-President
I remind senators that we are voting to suspend standing orders to allow Senator Whish-Wilson to make a short statement. The question is that the motion as moved by Senator Whish-Wilson to suspend be agreed to.