Kimberley Kitching (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Under standing order 74(5)(a), I rise to seek an explanation from the Minister representing the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Minister for Government Services, Senator Ruston. Clause 74 of the Senate standing orders provides that a minister has 30 days in which to provide an answer to a question. As at midday today, 15 March 2021, there were 29 overdue questions on notice lodged by the Table Office, but I would point out that, at 9 am today, there were 125 outstanding questions on notice. Much like a primary school student, Minister Robert seems to be hurriedly doing his homework.