Senator CORMANN (Western Australia—Minister for Finance and the Public Service, Vice-President of the Executive Council and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:59): I'm not sure that we have any lessons to take from the Labor Party. When it comes to bullying and back-stabbing, let me tell you: the Labor Party's right up there. We've got to remember, we've got the Leader of the Labor Party, Mr Shorten, who was at the scene of the crime, not for one but for two leadership challenges. Oh, here we go. The PRESIDENT: Senator Wong, on a point of order? Senator Wong: Mr President, this question goes to the Prime Minister's failure to condemn state— Government senators interjecting— Senator Wong: The point of order is direct relevance. I thank you for your continued advice. This question goes to the Prime Minister's leadership, when women are told to suck it up and roll with the punches when they complain. I, for one, think there should be an answer. The PRESIDENT: On the point of order, the minister has 41 seconds remaining to answer the question. Senator CORMANN: I have answered this question several times over. I have made the point several times now: there is no place for bullying. We are involved in a parliamentary democracy. There are occasions, when people seek to persuade each other on the merits of their arguments on policy and personnel, where things can become a bit robust and willing. Always, when we seek to persuade each other of the merits of our arguments, it ought to be done with courtesy and respect, and you will find that is a point I have made many times over the last few weeks. With that, I ask that further questions be placed on the Notice Paper.