I thank the member for his question. Last night I wrote to you, Mr Speaker—I would table the letter; it's a matter of Hansard anyway, and it's there for all to see—to correct the record of what I said in this House yesterday.

Mr Albanese interjecting—

The interjection that has come from the Leader of the Opposition is why didn't I come in here? Because I was chairing the National Security Committee of Cabinet.

Honourable members interjecting—

Mr Rudd is a very important previous prime minister, but I'm afraid he's not more important—

Honourable members interjecting—