Derryn Hinch admits to Neil Mitchell he dozed off during the opening of Parliament on Tuesday

Derryn Hinch fell asleep on his first day in the Sentate.

He spoke with Neil Mitchell about the event, admitting he dozed off.

‘It was only for a few seconds!’ ? Hinch said on 3AW Mornings.

Neil said to Derryn ? ‘We’re paying you a lot to stay awake?’

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