Senator FARRELL (South Australia—Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:55): I thank Senator Hume for her first supplementary question. It's fair to say that inflation peaked here lower and later than in most G7 nations, so its moderation is a bit behind. The most recent IMF World Economic Outlook stated that they expect the return to target to take until at least 2025 in most nations. Treasury expects inflation to return to target next financial year, so the return to target is expected to be in line with most other nations. Our policies— The PRESIDENT: Senator Farrell, please resume your seat. Senator Birmingham? Senator Birmingham: President, I've a point of order on direct relevance. It'd be hard for a senator to have a more tightly worded question than Senator Hume's six-word question: 'Is inflation now a homegrown problem?' Senator Farrell is going vaguely around issues of inflation in every possible way but not addressing the actual question that Senator Hume asked: 'Is it a homegrown problem?' They were the words of the RBA governor. The PRESIDENT: Senator Birmingham, as you know, I do allow the leaders some latitude, but that was verging onto a statement. Minister Farrell, I draw your attention to Senator Hume's question. Senator FARRELL: Look, I'm simply trying to explain that inflation has been a worldwide issue. It hasn't just been an Australian issue; it has been a worldwide issue. We are dealing with it in the absolute best way we possibly can. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Hume, second supplementary?