Joe O'Toole (Independent)

New Senators might not be aware of this but there is nothing written anywhere to prevent long speeches on the Order of Business, except that it takes time from other Members. The record shows that a former Leader of the House spoke for 45 minutes on the Order of Business. It can be done, although I do not intend to do so at this stage.

The image of the House is at risk and the way we conduct our business has been brought into disrepute. This is food for the cynics. I second the amendment.