Mr ALBANESE (Grayndler) (14:12): My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development. If he is concerned about the financial position of Mackay Regional Council, why has he made the decision to withdraw the grant for community infrastructure of $411,484 that was included in the budget, announced at the Australian Local Government Association in June and welcomed by him at the time but ripped out after the election? Opposition members interjecting— The SPEAKER: If the people on my left would be quiet we will hear an answer.