Senator DARMANIN (Victoria) (15:02): Since coming to government, the Albanese Labor government has announced a raft of measures designed to help all Australians respond to the cost-of-living pressures. These measures have included things like a tax cut to every taxpayer, $300 energy bill relief and record investment in social and affordable housing. Why is the Albanese Labor government's plan the best way to deliver cost-of-living support to regional Australia, and what would be the impact on the regions of an alternative plan? Senator Birmingham: My point of order goes to the relevance of the question to the minister's portfolio responsibilities, an issue raised earlier this week. Senator Darmanin named three specific policy areas. She asked about tax changes, she asked about social housing and she asked about energy bills. To my knowledge, none of those specific policy areas cited are responsibilities of the portfolio minister or the minister that is representing her. The PRESIDENT: I will check with the Clerk, because I understand that at the beginning of question time Senator Wong did reassign some responsibilities. I will double-check. Senator Birmingham interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Birmingham, we're not in a debate. I said I would check, and that's what I am doing. I advise the chamber that I am advised that Minister Watt is also repping regional development and he can answer in that capacity those questions that you identified, Senator Birmingham, and which were asked. Please continue, Minister Watt.