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I ask the minister to resume his seat.

Mr Littleproud interjecting—

No, your microphone's off. I refer the minister to what I've said about the ability to briefly compare and contrast. I'm glad I listened to the question.

Mr Morrison interjecting—

No. I can tell the Prime Minister and others that what was actually asked did not include alternatives. I listened very closely to the question. I have a transcript of it here. Let me be blunt: I'm not sure it was planned, but I know what was asked. The minister was not asked for alternatives, so he needs to confine himself to the question, which was: given the significant changes facing the agriculture sector as a result of drought and bushfires, how is the government backing industry during difficult times? It ended with the words 'difficult times'.

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