Mr SIMPKINS (Cowan) (15:12): My question is to the Assistant Minister for Defence. Will the minister update the House on how the budget has supported the Australian Defence Force— Honourable members interjecting— The SPEAKER: The member will resume his seat. I cannot hear the question. Other members wish to listen to it. People listening to the broadcast wish to listen to it, and we will have silence while the question is asked. The member for Cowan.