Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Siewert, I remind you that you are making an assertion that is not in the standing orders about the nature of the answer to the question. I can't instruct the minister how to answer a question. I am only empowered to ensure she is being directly relevant, and I believe the material she is using makes it directly relevant. There is an opportunity after question time for debate of the answers that ministers provide. I call the minister to continue, Senator Cash.