Senator CORMANN (Western Australia—Minister for Finance) (14:12): That is not a very serious question. This is obviously an evolving situation. The government is involved in making serious decisions in the national interest. The government is dealing with these matters in the national interest in the exact same way as the previous government would have dealt with it. This is not, and should not be, a matter of partisan— Senator Cameron: Mr President, I rise on a point of order going to relevance. It is entirely appropriate for the opposition to be asking about the cost of this engagement and it is entirely appropriate for us to be asking questions about public statements. I draw the minister's attention— The PRESIDENT: That is not a point of order. Senator CORMANN: As I have indicated, the government is obviously involved right now in making decisions. It is ongoing—it is obviously an evolving situation and there are decisions being made. This government will provide updates, as appropriate, in the usual way. Of course we understand the need to be accountable and we will be.