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) (14:30): Those opposite would be well aware that, as I've indicated before, this is a process that is now before the High Court. I have been— The PRESIDENT: Point of order, Senator Wong? Senator Wong: The point of order is on direct relevance. The issue of eligibility is before the High Court. The issue of the validity of ministerial decision-making is not a matter that is being referred to the High Court. The minister has been asked a direct question on a number of occasions. The question is whether advice has been sought in relation to variation of ministerial decision-making processes. She ought to answer that question; she continues to avoid it. The PRESIDENT: I will remind the minister of the question that has been asked. Senator NASH: I did indicate to those opposite that the proper processes had been followed. If they would allow me to stand on my feet for more than a few seconds, perhaps I could elaborate on that for them, although it was indicated in the previous answer that I gave that advice has been sought and it is solid. I have indicated to the chamber that the decisions that I as a minister have made have been well considered and appropriate, and they will continue to be.