Senator McEWEN (South Australia—Opposition Whip in the Senate) (14:13): My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. I remind the minister of the Prime Minister's pre-election promise of 'no cuts to the ABC'. Can the minister confirm— Government senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order, on my right! Senator McEWEN: that the Prime Minister has agreed to an additional cut of $207 million to the ABC budget in addition to the already announced cut of $47 million and the axing of the Australia Network? Minister, has the Prime Minister kept his promise? Senator Abetz: It was indicated to me earlier that we might get a question of this nature, and I will pass it to Senator Fifield to answer. Senator Wong: Because you can't defend the Prime Minister's broken promise. The PRESIDENT: Order, on my left!