Senator BRANDIS (Queensland—Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate, Vice-President of the Executive Council, Minister for Arts and Attorney-General) (15:01): Senator Collins, let me make two points in response to your question, if I can be heard over the shrill, hysterical screeching of Senator Wong. First of all, I will consider the evidence of all the witnesses before the committee when the evidence has been concluded. Secondly, Senator Collins, as I said to you a moment ago: as a member of this committee, how you can announce conclusions before all of the evidence has been received mystifies me. And, lastly, Senator Collins, you mislead the Senate. The matter was the subject of parliamentary scrutiny that week— The PRESIDENT: Pause the clock! Senator Di Natale, do you have a point of order? Senator Di Natale: I do have a point of order, Mr President. I would just invite Senator Brandis to reflect on some of the language he is using in this chamber. Calling Senator Wong 'shrill and hysterical' is language that is unbecoming of a government minister. I invite him to withdraw. Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! On my right! Senator Di Natale, there is no point of order. The minister is in order. Senator BRANDIS: As Senator Wong well knows, because Senator Wong asked me detailed questions about the matter on the Thursday afternoon of estimates, the question was corrected in good time for those questions to be answered. Senator Wong: Not in good time! Three days of covering up! It's an absolute disgrace! Senator Ian Macdonald interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Macdonald and Senator Wong!