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Yes. As the chamber would have seen, I did seek the advice of the Clerk, and the question is out of order, pursuant to standing order 73, because that says that you can't directly ask about specific government policies—for a statement of policy. So, the minister is quite within her rights to answer the question in whatever way she sees fit.

I said standing order 73, Senator Hume, and I did seek the advice of the Clerk. Minister, please continue.