Speaker of the Senate
Speaker’s Ruling – Point of Order – Orders of Reference
Honourable senators, these were useful interventions. I do not believe that I need to take this under advisement. Both Senator Housakos and Senator Tannas have agreed with Senator McCallum, that the ultimate authority is the Senate itself. After matters have been brought to the Senate’s attention, it can debate and decide whether or not, as a whole, it wishes to give instructions to a committee.
So your point is well taken, Senator McCallum, and I don’t believe I need to take it under advisement.