Joe O'Toole (Independent)

On a point of order, I wish to correct the Senator on this issue. While it is inappropriate to discuss a Member of the House who is absent and who therefore cannot defend themselves, it is completely in order and within convention to criticise a Minister. Perhaps some people are taking exception to the words used, but it would be completely wrong if Members on either side of the House could not criticise a Minister. Senator Feighan did not break the rules.