Senator NASH (New South Wales—Deputy Leader of The Nationals, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Local Government and Territories and Minister for Regional Communications) (14:29): As the senator is well aware, this is a matter that is before the High Court at the moment, and those processes will run their course. The PRESIDENT: Senator Farrell, a point of order? Senator Farrell: There was a very direct question to the minister. On previous occasions, Mr President, you have asked us to be direct, and we were. We've asked the minister a direct question about the variation of ministerial decision-making processes while this matter is being considered by the High Court. Can you please direct the minister to answer the question? The PRESIDENT: I can't direct the minister, but I will remind the minister of the question that was asked. Senator NASH: I can indicate, even though it was only a few seconds before those opposite stood to their feet, that the proper processes have been followed and that all of my decisions that I make as a minister were considered appropriate. The PRESIDENT: Senator McAllister, a final supplementary question?