Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

On the point of order, I believe the minister is being directly relevant to what Senator Polley said immediately prior to that and addressing the statement with respect to the funding levels—or the funding cut, as it was put. I believe the minister is being directly relevant and is entitled to do so at that part. I will listen very carefully to his—

Senator Wong interjecting—

No, Senator Wong, the preface to the question is something the minister is allowed to address. Senator Scullion, please continue.