QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE › Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory
Senator BRANDIS (Queensland—Attorney-General, Vice-President of the Executive Council and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:19): Senator Siewert, I know there has been a great deal of discussion between the Commonwealth government and the Northern Territory government, arising from the recommendations. The PRESIDENT: Senator Siewert, a final supplementary question. Senator Siewert: The question was not about the Northern Territory government, it was about Aboriginal communities. Could the Attorney-General— The PRESIDENT: Senator Siewert, do you have a final supplementary question? Senator Siewert: He didn't answer my question. The PRESIDENT: Senator Siewert, you know I can't direct the minister how to answer. The minister has resumed his seat and completed his answer. You have the opportunity for a final supplementary question. Senator Siewert: Mr President, can you start the clock again then, please? I'll make it quick— The PRESIDENT: It would assist if you didn't provide me with advice from your chair. I will start the clock again.