Senator PAYNE (New South Wales—Minister for Foreign Affairs) (14:44): I think it would be unfortunate if the chamber were not reminded of some of the extraordinary achievements that we have made in Afghanistan in recent years, in delivering support, for example, for the education of girls. The number of girls in education in Afghanistan has increased exponentially in the years in which we have been involved through the NATO Resolute Support Mission— The PRESIDENT: Senator Bernardi on a point of order? Senator Bernardi: I do have a point of order. My question was specifically about the funds we are delivering to these two organisations that have been found to be corrupt ghost programs—not extraneous commitments or anything else. I'm asking about the probity and accountability of these organisations with Australian money. The PRESIDENT: You've reminded the minister of the specific nature of your question. I note the minister has 36 seconds remaining to answer. Senator PAYNE: Again I would indicate to Senator Bernardi I've said to him I'll take the specific details of the report on notice. But I do want to reinforce the significant advances which have been made with the support of Australia and Australian funds to development and growth in Afghanistan. It was extremely challenging, for example, for Afghanistan to undertake their most recent round of elections. They faced that challenge—in terms of the violence perpetrated by extremists, including the Taliban—to carry out elections which were, by and large, regarded as successful— (Time expired)