Mrs PRENTICE (Ryan) (14:23): My question is to the Minister for Education. I refer the minister to the international findings that have recorded Australia's worst result in literacy, numeracy and science, despite an increase of 44 per cent in education funding and smaller class sizes over the last decade. Opposition members interjecting— The SPEAKER: The member for Ryan is entitled to be heard in silence. Because of the noise on my left, I cannot hear her. The member for Ryan will start her question again. Mrs PRENTICE: Obviously an uneducated opposition. I refer the minister to the international findings that have recorded Australia's worst result in literacy, numeracy and science, despite an increase of 44 per cent in education funding and smaller class sizes over the last decade. Minister, what is the government doing to address the sliding standards in Australian schools that it inherited from the previous government? Mr Bowen: Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I would have thought the point of order would be fairly self-evident. The member should withdraw. The SPEAKER: Perhaps the member for Ryan might withdraw the remarks she made prior to repeating her question. Mrs PRENTICE: Certainly, Madam Speaker—I withdraw.