The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Cotter, will you take a question?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Honourable senators, do we agree to give time to Senator Cotter to complete his answer?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Your time has expired, and Senator Lankin has a question. Senator Cotter, are you asking for five minutes to answer the question?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Cotter, I have three senators on the second round. Do you wish to ask for five more minutes to answer these questions?
Senator Cotter: I’d be happy to ask for five more minutes and I’ll try to provide briefer answers.
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Cotter, I have three more senators who want to ask questions. Are you willing to answer questions?
Senator Cotter: I’d be pleased to, yes.
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Cotter, we have eight seconds.
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Cotter, Senator Griffin and Senator Tannas wish to ask questions. Are you asking for five more minutes?
Senator Plett: No.
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Cotter, we have three senators who would like to ask questions. Would you accept questions? You have barely two minutes.