Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

I would like to add to the point of order, just to help you reflect on it.

Opposition senators interjecting—

On the point of order: questions can be directed to ministers about public statements that they have made. I have spoken expansively about the devastating effect of Labor Party policy on the economy and jobs, and the question that Senator Leyonhjelm asked goes directly to public comments and public statements that I have made as a minister in the past and therefore is directly appropriate.