Senate debates

Thursday, 2 July 2026

Statement by the President

Senate Chamber

12:28 pm

Photo of Sue LinesSue Lines (President) | | Hansard source

Senator Smith, I'm very reluctant to interrupt you for this for the second time—

Photo of Dean SmithDean Smith (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Assistant Minister to the Shadow Treasurer) | | Hansard source

I know you know what pain it causes me!

Photo of Sue LinesSue Lines (President) | | Hansard source

but we do need to have a technician come on the floor of the Senate. He'll be stationed near the Deputy Clerk, and it will take him about 10 minutes to fix the clocks. We think this is the best time because we've got this address-in-reply going on. So, with the concurrence of the Senate, I'll allow the technician to come in. Thank you, everyone, and thank you for your indulgence, Senator Smith.