Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Wong, I've allowed you to restate part of the question. I'm reluctant to get so—

Senator Wong interjecting—

I'm reluctant to get so specific in determining direct relevance that a minister, when asked a question of this nature, cannot be talking about employment and its impact upon the economy. I think the minister, with respect, is being directly relevant. I can't instruct him how to answer a question.