John Hogg (President) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Conroy, I will be taking all matters into consideration. I believe that I will give due consideration particularly to the latter points that have been raised—even though Senator Abetz did not get to his feet—and that were raised by Senator Faulkner. I believe that, if this question time is to operate, it needs to operate in good faith, and people need to understand the terms by which it operates. I am not going to see anyone placed at a disadvantage either as the questioner or as the person who responds to a question when it is raised in this chamber. I will take a close look in particular at the issue that has been raised by Senator Macdonald as well. I have asked Senator Carr to proceed at this stage to answer that part of the question that applies to the portfolio responsibilities of Senator Carr. Senator Carr, you now have time to answer that question.