Shame, shame, shame! Derryn Hinch falls asleep on first day in the Senate

By Michael Koziol
Updated August 31 2016 - 5:08pm, first published August 30 2016 - 8:16pm
"Just resting the eyes for a minute": Senator Derryn Hinch during the opening of the 45th Parliament on Tuesday. Photo: Andrew Meares
"Just resting the eyes for a minute": Senator Derryn Hinch during the opening of the 45th Parliament on Tuesday. Photo: Andrew Meares
Back to school: While Derryn Hinch takes a nap (top left), David Leyonhjelm yawns (bottom right). Photo: Andrew Meares
Back to school: While Derryn Hinch takes a nap (top left), David Leyonhjelm yawns (bottom right). Photo: Andrew Meares

Sitting weeks in Parliament can be exhausting: early starts, late nights and countless appointments can take their toll come Thursday.

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