Chapter 10 - Debate
Interjections
Interjections by other senators when a
senator is speaking are technically contrary to standing order 197 and disorderly.
In practice, interjections which are not disruptive are tolerated, particularly
if they facilitate the exchange of views and arguments in debate.
A senator has the right to be heard in silence, however, and the chair
will protect from interjections a senator who asks to be protected (rulings of
President Givens, SD, 1/10/1920, p. 5234, 17/8/1922, p. 1426; also statements by President O’Byrne, 27/2/1975, p. 523, 16/10/1975, p. 1217).
The old parliamentary practice of interjecting “hear, hear” as a sign
of approbation is tolerated, but applause is disorderly.
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