Senator ROBERTS (Queensland) (14:34): I note that previous protests against COVID measures around our nation were deemed illegal and prosecuted, yet the Black Lives Matter protests were approved under COVID restrictions. Both series of protests were in violation of similar COVID restrictions. The only difference between the two protests was the subject matter. Attorney-General, should politicians be allowed to use public order measures to hide from public criticism? Honourable senators interjecting — The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister said they couldn't hear the question because of noise during a remote question. I'm going to ask Senator Roberts to ask it again, which I know will waste the time of the chamber, but the minister couldn't hear it. I ask for silence. Senator Roberts, can you repeat your question? Senator ROBERTS: I note that previous protests against COVID measures around our nation were deemed illegal and prosecuted, yet the Black Lives Matter protests were approved under COVID restrictions. Both series of protests were in violation of similar COVID restrictions. The only difference between these two protests was the subject matter. Attorney-General, should politicians be allowed to use public order measures to hide from public criticism?