Senator THORPE (Victoria—Independent VIC Whip) (14:34): Did federal Labor give the okay to Territory Labor to take this position against the federal Labor party in order to beat the Greens in that election, or did you just get a nasty surprise to see Territory Labor break ranks, side with the Greens and come out against you? Senator Watt: On a point of order, there is no relevance whatsoever between that question and this minister's responsibilities. I don't know whether you have the capacity to rule it out of order. The PRESIDENT: As I've pointed out to Senator Thorpe on the advice of Minister Wong, the responsible minister is Minister McAllister. Senator Thorpe has indicated that she wants Minister McCarthy to answer those questions. Senator Wong: I have an additional point of order. That doesn't relate to matters of government. That is a question that is entirely about an assertion as to political— Senator McKenzie: We got asked about— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Wong: It wasn't a discussion of colour coded spreadsheets either, Senator McKenzie. I submit that the question should be ruled out of order. There is no aspect of that which touches upon government administration. The PRESIDENT: I will seek the advice of the Clerk. I am advised that Minister Wong is correct. Your first supplementary, Senator Thorpe, does not go to any portfolio matter. It was a political question. If Minister McCarthy wishes to respond to the political question, I invite her to do so. Minister McCarthy?