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

Mr President, I was just wondering whether you could confirm whether you communicated to all senators on 18 November 2008 that answers will be required to be directly relevant to each question. And, if you did so circulate, I invite you to advise the Senate and, indeed, those listening in whether you actually believe the minister’s answer is directly relevant, as you indicated he would be required to be in your correspondence to every senator.