Scott Ryan (Victoria, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make an explanation.

Leave granted.

These queries were raised with me 40 minutes ago. In that 40 minutes we have tabled a response to two of the queries raised by Senator Carr. I have informed the chamber, Senator Collins, that with respect to this query officials are checking documents. I have said a response will be provided shortly. With respect, we were not provided notice of you seeking to move a motion. I have sought to answer you and gather as much information as I could in less than 40 minutes while I was in the chamber. I think, in that case, the government have responded to these queries particularly rapidly.