Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I am simply trying to explain to you that it is entirely relevant to talk about the Middle East and its consequence for inflation in our country and in the global economy. That is entirely relevant. I know you might not think it is relevant but that is what we are seized of. We understand what is driving the inflation challenge. We understand the need to be responsible in our budget—and we have been, and we will be. We understand the need to responsibly provide cost-of-living support and assistance to Australians, and this budget will. (Time expired)