Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:43): Mr President, I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator MOORE: Senator Xenophon, we appreciate your efforts to extend the hours and we do acknowledge the work you have done. However, we believe strongly in the principle that we want a full standard day of operations on that day. That was the process on which we operated— Senator Ian Macdonald: How many times didn’t you do that when you were in government? The PRESIDENT: Order on my right! Senator MOORE: In terms of the process, we believe it is important— Senator Ian Macdonald: How many times when you were in government? The PRESIDENT: Senator Macdonald! Senator MOORE: that the Senate actually has that opportunity. We also believe that, in the discussions we have had with the government over this process, there was no clarity about the process they were following. We did not get full detail about the changes they were proposing. Senator Ian Macdonald: You rammed all these through all the time when you were in government, with the help of the Greens. The PRESIDENT: Senator Macdonald! Senator MOORE: And, in terms of the process, we truly believe that the best way that this Senate can continue to operate effectively is to have open discussions about process— Senator Ian Macdonald: You never did that! The PRESIDENT: Senator Macdonald, I am prepared, under standing order 203, to name you. Please be quiet. Senator MOORE: Whilst we appreciate the efforts of Senator Xenophon, it is really important for the people on the crossbench to understand that this is not a frivolous process we are following. It is an important point of principle; it is also a matter of integrity of communication and of having a full understanding of what is going on. We acknowledge the amendment, but we will not be supporting it.