Senator RUSTON (South Australia—Minister for Families and Social Services and Manager of Government Business in the Senate) (14:52): I thank Senator Lambie for her follow-up question. Obviously this government doesn't see that the reduction in payment is a tax in the same way as you would determine that somebody who is on an actual wage or salary would pay tax. However, I would say that I can give you an absolute commitment that this government is entirely focused on making sure that anybody who hasn't got a job and wants a job will be assisted in getting into work. It is the responsibility of— The PRESIDENT: Senator Lambie, on a point of order? Senator Lambie: Mr President, I simply would like to know if the government would look at letting them work more hours before their payments are hit. It's simple: would you at least consider it? The PRESIDENT: Again I remind senators that, if they stand on a point of order, they must actually make a point of order, not simply restate the question or ask for a preferred answer. Senator RUSTON: Whilst I'm not in a position to respond directly to the question that has been asked by Senator Lambie, the one thing I can assure this chamber is that this government is open to all suggestions of how we can assist people in getting out of the state of unemployment into employment. So I'm more than happy to talk to Senator Lambie or anybody opposite or anybody else in this place— (Time expired)