Scott Ryan (President) | Hansard source

I don't consider a respectful disagreement with my ruling to be a negative reflection. I'm more than robust enough to be able to handle that. On the point of order, though, the issue of direct relevance narrowed the scope of what is appropriate in an answer. I have ruled previously that all aspects of an answer—

Senator Wong interjecting—

Senator Wong, if I could rule, please—must be directly relevant to the question. One cannot simply be directly relevant in part of an answer and then add extraneous material. That is my interpretation of what the standing orders require. So, Senator Colbeck, I will ask you to turn to the question and be directly relevant to the question asked, which was, if I recall correctly—and I'll look for confirmation—with respect to waiting lists. Senator Colbeck.