Conduct of proceedings
Senator Humphreys criticised the disorder in the Chamber and said it undermined public confidence. The Leader then said he would focus on climate change and answer questions without further provocation.
Members should not make false statements.
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On a small point of order, if this House is to be taken seriously, what has happened in the past few minutes does not help. I know that it is a difficult job to chair proceedings, but if we want the public to take us seriously, we have to act in a serious way.
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I will rise above the heckling.
Senator Kevin Humphreys made an important point about keeping the focus on our climate change obligations. I have no difficulty with the relevant Minister coming to the House to discuss the matter. However, I do not think we will receive all of the reports and speeches two weeks in advance.