Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I rise very reluctantly on a point of order of direct relevance. Can I preface my point of order by suggesting, with respect, that you not necessarily provide a ruling here and now, taking into account your comments earlier today as to making a final ruling at the end of the trial period. My question, Mr President, was directly related to whether 60 per cent of farmers and tourism operators are unable to claim the so-called luxury car tax surcharge exemption and also whether the government is introducing legislation to amend it. Senator Conroy has not strayed anywhere near those two aspects.