Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, on a point of order: once again, the minister has been given over 3½ minutes to try to answer a question which was very simple—how many job losses have there been in the textile, clothing and footwear sector? I understand that you are constrained by standing orders, Mr President, but I would invite you to remind him of the question so that he can answer it in the remaining 30 seconds.