Senator McALLISTER (New South Wales—Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme) (16:56): In relation to the first part of Senator Pocock's question, no; he cannot assume that. He should not assume that on the basis of my answer. Again, I refer Senator Pocock to the challenges that we are facing right across the country, but particularly in the ACT, in relation to access to bulk-billed services. We, on this side of the chamber, understand that that requires a response. It's on that basis that we went to the election with an $8½ billion investment to lift bulk-billing and to lift access to bulk-billing services. There is a great deal to do to restore the damage that was done by those opposite over their period in government when they sought to rip the heart out of funding for Medicare. Senator Dolega: I seek leave to ask a question on behalf of the people of the great state of Tasmania regarding restoring trust in the Australian Public Service. Leave not granted. The PRESIDENT: Senator Ruston? Senator Ruston: I'm seeking some direction from you as the chair. In the motion that was moved yesterday in relation to the changes for question time as a result of the government refusing to comply with the orders of the Senate, part (d)(ii) said: … the maximum number of primary questions that may be asked by government senators is two on Monday and three on any other day … Today the government has asked three questions in question time, and I'm seeking your direction as to why you are continuing to give the call to the government. The PRESIDENT: Senator Ruston, I am very surprised you would ask that question, because any senator is free at any time to seek leave, and that is what they are doing. I believe Senator Dolega sought leave. He's been denied.