Senator HUME (Victoria) (14:26): After just two years under Labor, food is up 11.4 per cent, housing is up 14 per cent, rent is up 14.2 per cent, electricity is up 21.5 per cent, gas is up 22.2 per cent, health is up 11.1 per cent, education is up 10.9 per cent and insurance is up 16.2 per cent. They have spent an additional $30,000 per household with nothing to show for it except stubborn, homegrown inflation and rising rates. Minister, what do you say to Australians who say you are to blame— (Time expired) Senator Hume interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Hume. Your time has expired. Senator Hume interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order, Senator Hume! I called that time had expired twice, and you continued with your question. Senator Hume interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Hume, you are not in a debate with me.