Senator FARUQI (New South Wales) (14:22): Minister, you have just confirmed that your international student caps bill is nothing but a racist dog whistle of a policy, falsely—and you've done it again now—conflating international students, the housing crisis and the cost-of-living crisis. You're punishing international students for the government's own failures. The PRESIDENT: Senator Faruqi, resume your seat. Senator McAllister. Senator McAllister: A point of order: Senator Faruqi is reflecting on the minister, and she ought to withdraw it. The PRESIDENT: Senator Faruqi, I heard you say 'a racist policy' and that you weren't reflecting on the minister, but, if you could, just confirm that. Senator Faruqi: Yes, President, I did say 'a racist dog whistle of a policy'. The PRESIDENT: Senator Faruqi, I remind you, in this chamber, that I expect senators to clarify without repeating what someone else has found offensive. I ask you to hold that in your thoughts next time you stand. Senator McAllister: I do ask that people reflect on the transcript. It was a very specific reference to 'your' policy, and it related to the minister to whom the question was addressed. The PRESIDENT: Senator Faruqi, I don't recall— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! I wrote down the keywords of your question. I am advised by the Clerk. If you made the reference 'your' policy—so I ask you to reflect on your notes—withdraw that part of your question without repeating the offence. Senator Faruqi: President, I don't have a 'your' in my script here, so I don't know, but it is 'your'—meaning the government's—policy. The PRESIDENT: Senator Faruqi, you've indicated that you intend it to be 'your', so I am now going to ask you to withdraw. Senator Faruqi: I will put the question again, if you don't mind. The PRESIDENT: First of all, Senator Faruqi— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order across the chamber! Senator Scarr, resume your seat. I haven't finished; I'm talking to Senator Faruqi at this time. Senator Faruqi, I have asked you to withdraw that part of your question, so I simply need you to stand up and withdraw, and then I will allow you to re-ask the question, if that is your request. Senator Faruqi: I withdraw. The PRESIDENT: Thank you. There being no further points of order, I ask Senator Faruqi to bear in mind the discussion we've just had and to re-ask the question. Senator Faruqi: President, could we reset the clock then. The PRESIDENT: Yes, certainly, Senator Faruqi. Senator FARUQI: Thank you, President. Minister, you have just confirmed that the government's international students cap bill is a racist dog whistle of a policy that falsely conflates international students, the housing crisis and the cost-of-living crisis. It punishes international students for the government's failures. As if this scapegoating wasn't enough, you have now more than doubled the fees of student visa applications. When will the government stop punching down on international students and start supporting them? (Time expired)