Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Wong, I'm prepared to rule on this. Ministers are allowed to be questioned about statements they have made, including in the chamber. That part of the question was entirely in order. The question was substantial. Ministers are entitled to address parts of the question as they see fit. I cannot direct a minister how to answer any part of a question. But I remind senators that the question was lengthy, and the minister is entitled to address parts of it. I cannot direct her to address all of it. Senator Fierravanti-Wells.