Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

I was listening carefully to the minister—

Senator Watt interjecting—

Senator Watt, I'm ruling—

Senator Watt interjecting—

Senator Watt, I allow points of order to emphasise the point of a question. But, with respect, I believe that the minister was being directly relevant. You're asking me to instruct him to answer in certain terms. He was specifically talking about the policy raised. You made your point, and there's an opportunity to debate the merits of answers after question time. Senator Birmingham, have you concluded? You have eight seconds remaining.