Ron Boswell (Queensland, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

On the point of order: Senator Milne sought leave to move her amendments and I then asked whether I could speak, and whether Senator Macdonald and I could make references to this bill that did not necessarily refer to Senator Milne’s amendment. I would have denied Senator Milne leave had I thought she was going to prevent further debate on this. Mr Temporary Chairman, your interpretation, as you told the Senate, was that we could have a wide ranging debate. I accepted that. If I did not believe you—and I know you are an honourable person—I would have denied Senator Milne leave.