Mr SHORTEN (Maribyrnong—Leader of the Opposition) (14:01): My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm— Government members interjecting— The SPEAKER: The Leader of the Opposition will resume his seat. Members on my right will not interject while the Leader of the Opposition is asking a question. I call the Leader of the Opposition. Mr SHORTEN: My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that government ministers have been directed to say that cabinet is 'functioning exceptionally well' when asked about cabinet leaks? Can the Prime Minister confirm that the government is functioning so exceptionally well that cabinet ministers immediately leak this document? Mrs Sudmalis interjecting— The SPEAKER: The member for Gilmore will cease interjecting. Opposition members interjecting— The SPEAKER: Members on my left will cease interjecting. I call the Prime Minister.