Senator White will never be allowed to be acting leader of the Opposition again because she said positive things about the country.

On a more serious note, I call for a debate when we return in the autumn on the appropriateness of Members of either House accepting gifts from far-right groups in the United States, such as fully funded trips. I call for a discussion on this.

What is the Senator speaking about?

It is covered under ethics legislation.

On a point of order, very serious allegations were made in the House by another Labour Party Senator last week which have not been substantiated and which he will not take any further-----

The Senator has spoken already and I ask him to resume his seat.

The privilege of the House should not be used by Senator Gilroy to make unfounded remarks.

Senator O'Brien, please resume your seat.

Labour Party Senators are making such comments one day after another.

The Senator has spoken already.

It is important-----

The Senator has spoken already.

-----that the integrity of privilege-----

That is not a point of order.

-----is protected. Senator Gilroy cannot throw out something like that and not back it up.

I am not making any-----

This is a matter for the Standards in Public Office Commission.

I am not sure SIPO will comment on it, but it is important that we in the House have a conversation on it.

It is a matter for the legislation.

I am not making an allegation about anyone in particular. I am just stating if such practices are occurring it might be no harm for the House to discuss it.

Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?

My question to the Leader is whether we can discuss the matter among ourselves in the House. I am absolutely certain-----

Did the Senator get donations from any labour union for his campaign?

I did, and they were fully accounted to SIPO.

Does Senator Gilroy have a question for the Leader?

This is my question for the Leader. I hope we might be able to organise a conversation about it.