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) (14:01): I'm really pleased that it is Senator Cameron that is asking me this question, because, of course, one of the very strong supporters of Mr Morrison in his job as managing director of Tourism Australia was none other than the subsequent minister for tourism, Senator Cameron's good friend, Martin Ferguson. Martin Ferguson was a very strong and vocal supporter of the outstanding performance of Prime Minister Morrison. Senator Sterle: I rise on a point of order, Mr President. The minister is misleading the Senate. Mr Ferguson and Mr Cameron have been good friends— The PRESIDENT: That is a point of humour, maybe, Senator Sterle, but not a point of order. Senator Cormann. Senator CORMANN: Thank you very much, Mr President. I'm just pointing out the obvious flaws in the premise of the question by pointing out the strong support by the subsequent tourism minister, Martin Ferguson. The other point I would make is that the highly distinguished former chair of Tourism Australia, the former Prime Minister Tim Fischer, was also on the public record indicating what an outstanding job the Prime Minister did as the managing director of Tourism Australia. And I also would refer the Senate to my letter to the President, which was copied to Senator Wong, where I pointed out that I could confirm that the flagship campaign, 'So where the bloody hell are you?' developed under the stewardship of the Prime Minister as managing director, contributed to an additional $2.1 billion in the industry's bottom line over 2007— Senator Wong: I rise on a point of order of direct relevance. If he was so competent, why was he sacked after a year and a half? The PRESIDENT: Senator Wong, that is not a point of order. Senator CORMANN: Thank you very much, Mr President. And I can also confirm that both the 2004-05 and 2005-06 annual reports and financial statements were independently audited by the National Audit Office and found to be a true and fair view of its financial position. I can also confirm that the performance requirements for the Prime Minister's contract at Tourism Australia were fully satisfied. I can also confirm that the number of nights stayed by international visitors increased by 12 per cent, that the tourism spend in Australia increased by 10 per cent. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: I'm going to ask those on the frontbenches of both sides to lead by example in their behaviour. Senator Cameron, a supplementary question.