Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, on the point of order: Senator Evans was directly relevant to the question that was asked. Senator Evans was dealing with the engagement of the Australian government with the Asia-Pacific area, which is exactly on point in respect of this matter. He has minutes to go to deal with the issue. Of course, what the question is asking for is a specific answer to a specific question, but the question is: is Senator Evans being directly relevant to the question? The answer is yes. He is dealing with the question and he has a minute to run in respect of the question.