Senator FARRELL (South Australia—Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) (15:30): I thank Senator Ruston for her question. I start by completely rejecting the proposition that you're suggesting that this government is not doing anything in respect of aged care. Like so many issues that this government inherited from the previous government—and Senator Colbeck is looking very sad over there because you'll remember all of this, Senator Colbeck, the neglect. What was the one word that we remembered from your period in government? It's the word 'neglect' in this space. We are putting dignity and respect at the centre of aged care for both residents and workers. Can I say this to you, Senator Ruston? One of the first acts— The PRESIDENT: Minister, please resume your seat. Senator Ruston, on a point of order? Senator Ruston: I'm seeking a point of clarification as to whether the minister just referred to me as 'dear Senator Ruston'. The PRESIDENT: I have no idea, Senator Ruston, but I will certainly ask him to withdraw. Senator Polley: You've changed sides, Jonno! The PRESIDENT: But before I do that, Senator Polley, I expect there to be silence in the chamber. Minister, I invite you to withdraw if you made that comment. Senator FARRELL: I don't recall calling Senator Ruston 'dear'. If I did, it must have been a mispronunciation. The PRESIDENT: Minister Farrell, if you made the comment, it's best to withdraw. Senator FARRELL: I will withdraw if that's what I said. I'm very happy not to call Senator Ruston 'dear' anymore, so I withdraw. Can I put this to you, Senator Ruston? The Albanese government has already invested $11.3 billion for 15 per cent award wage increases for aged-care workers, the largest-ever increase for aged-care workers. The PRESIDENT: Senator Ruston, please ask your first supplementary.