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) (14:10): Firstly, what I would say in relation to the ANAO report, which apparently was released in 2008, is it's very good that the Labor Party is coming in here with very current questions in relation to current reports! The PRESIDENT: Senator Collins, on a point of order? Senator Jacinta Collins: The point of order is relevance. The minister is answering an earlier question that he took on notice, not the question I asked him, which is: why was Prime Minister Morrison sacked? The PRESIDENT: The minister has been speaking for 17 seconds. You have reminded him of the specific nature of your question. There are times when ministers can bring back information, but I will give him an opportunity to continue his answer because he has only been speaking for 17 seconds. Senator CORMANN: What is very clear from that question is that, while we on this side of the chamber have been working for families around Australia to ensure they have the best possible opportunity to get ahead, Mr Shorten had his dirt unit in full swing, desperately clasping to find— Senator Wong interjecting— Senator CORMANN: Let me just tell you something: Mr Morrison did a great job as a great advocate for the Australian tourism industry. He did a great job as immigration minister, when he fixed up the chaos at our borders which you created. He did a great job as social services minister, when he initiated and implemented welfare reform. He did a great job as Treasurer. Opposition senators interjecting— Senator Hinch: A point of order: it is only the first day back, but it is impossible to hear people back here. The PRESIDENT: You're not the only one who can't hear the minister, Senator Hinch; hence I was trying to call people to order and to have some courtesy for their colleagues. Senator CORMANN: The tourism industry across Australia knows what a strong advocate for the tourism sector Prime Minister Morrison is. The PRESIDENT: Senator Wong, on a point of order? Senator Wong: The point of order is direct relevance. There was one question: why was he sacked as Tourism Australia's managing director? That is the only question, and he hasn't come close to it. The PRESIDENT: Senator Cormann, I remind you of the terms of the question asked by Senator Collins. Senator CORMANN: Clearly the Labor Party doesn't want to listen to the strong support of the Australian tourism sector for the Prime Minister's performance when it comes to promoting policies that actually advance and support jobs and opportunity in the tourism sector. The PRESIDENT: Senator Wong, on a point of order? Senator Wong: It's direct relevance. One question: why was he sacked? He hasn't come close to it. I ask you to call the minister to return to the question. The PRESIDENT: On the point of order, Senator Cormann: Senator Wong has reminded you of the terms of the question. You need to be directly relevant to the preface to the question or the specific part of the question that Senator Wong has quoted. I note, however, that was the end of the question and the minister is entitled to be directly relevant to any part of the question. I have called him to the question. Senator CORMANN: I am being relevant to current circumstances. Senator Wong is— Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Wong, I have called the minister to the terms of the question, as you requested. He, I think, got six words out then before you rose to your feet. I am going to let him continue the sentence. Senator Wong: Mr President, even you could barely contain a smile. I don't think saying 'I'm relevant to current circumstances' is what the standing orders contemplate. The PRESIDENT: I will let the minister complete a sentence before I rule. The minister needs to be directly relevant to part of the question asked. Senator CORMANN: There is no stronger nor more effective advocate for the tourism sector than Prime Minister Morrison, who has, of course, got a great track record as an effective former immigration minister, former social services minister, and former Treasurer. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Collins, a supplementary question?