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

Thank you, Mr President. I reject the premise of the question. I've confirmed that the Prime Minister has an administrative role in informing the Department of Finance of changes in employment arrangements.

Senator Jacinta Collins interjecting—

Well, I've just indicated to you that the Prime Minister has an administrative role, which of course he fulfils. But the decisions in relation to employment arrangements for Nationals ministers are made by the National Party.