Senator FARRELL (South Australia—Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:34): Thank you, Senator Tyrrell, for your interest in this initiative by the federal government to try to increase the number of and access to homes by ordinary Australians. Through a range of significant policy initiatives, we're ensuring that Australians have greater access not only to home ownership but also to greater rental affordability. Senator Tyrrell: I have a point of order on relevance. I asked a very specific question. The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Tyrrell. I'll remind the minister of your question. Senator FARRELL: Unfortunately, as data has shown, in the period from 2016 to 2021, there was regrettably a substantial increase in Tasmanians experiencing homelessness, and I think this is really what your question is directed to. Tasmania has a strong community housing provider sector and has taken many opportunities provided by the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation. Of course— The PRESIDENT: Minister, please resume your seat. Senator Tyrrell. Senator Tyrrell: I know I'm new, but I thought it was a very plain question. The PRESIDENT: I have directed the minister to your question, and I will direct him once again. Senator FARRELL: Just recently, Minister Collins was in Launceston with the community housing provider Community Housing Ltd to turn the sod on the site of 48 affordable new homes for Tasmanians in need. The Albanese government has unlocked up to $575 million in funding from the National Housing Infrastructure Facility to be able to invest in new social and affordable— (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Tyrrell, first supplementary?