Ivana Bacik (Independent)

I, on behalf of the Labour Party, join other Members in welcoming the Paisleys to the House. It is historic to see them in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery.

Yesterday, I asked the Leader for a debate on the need for climate change legislation. Today, I renew my call, this time to the Deputy Leader, for such a debate. It is noteworthy the Government side only defeated the amendment I proposed to yesterday's Order of Business by two votes, 28 to 26. That was with all three Green Senators voting with the Government side and against the call for a debate on climate change.