Senator VAN (Victoria) (14:24): The October budget confirmed that the Albanese government was cutting hospital funding in Victoria by $1.4 billion. Why is the Labor government supporting Premier Andrews's boondoggle while at the same time making— Senator McKenzie: 'Chairman'! The PRES IDENT: Senator Van, please resume your seat. Senator McKenzie, I'm going to ask you to withdraw that remark. Senator McKenzie: Madam President, I do withdraw calling our Premier of Victoria— The PRESIDENT: Do not repeat it. Senator McKenzie, you know my rulings on these things. I didn't think I would have to remind you not to repeat the offence. Simply withdraw the remark. Senator McKenzie: I withdraw the remark. The PRESIDENT: Thank you. Senator Van, please continue with your question. Gover nment senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order on my right! Senator VAN: Why is the Labor government supporting the member for Mulgrave's boondoggle while at the same time making his health crisis even worse by cutting funding to Victorian hospitals?