“Senator Smith is attempting to convey her stance, but it’s quite challenging with all the loud interruptions from the gentlemen over here,” remarked Ayres.
Thursday proved eventful for Environment and Water Minister Murray Watt, who also addressed the National Press Club regarding anticipated reforms to environmental legislation. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch
Murray Watt further came to Smith’s aid after presenting reforms to safeguard the environment in the parliamentary session today.
Liberal Senator James Paterson, who entered federal parliament in 2016 at the age of 37, retorted, “I’m old enough to recall you [Watt] yelling at female senators from these very seats. A bit of self-awareness wouldn’t hurt.”
“Senator McKenzie, honestly, I wish you’d heed your own counsel regarding that remark,” Watt responded.
During the drawn-out Senate Question Time, Liberal Senator Jane Hume visibly displayed her disinterest by crafting a necklace out of Mintie wrappers. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch
Questioning Question Time?
Government figures have said the document is subject to cabinet and confidentiality restrictions but it will be released once those are worked through.
Independent senator David Pocock is the architect of a motion to extend Senate Question Time. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch
In an act of rebellion, Pocock secured the support of the Coalition, Greens and crossbench to extend Senate Question Time until the report is tabled.
