Mr BURKE (Watson—Manager of Opposition Business) (14:26): My question is for the Prime Minister. Was the Attorney-General accurately representing the Prime Minister as his representative in Senate estimates when last night he defended the conduct of Bruce Billson, saying: … it is very appropriate for backbench members to receive remuneration from third-party sources not inconsistent with their responsibilities as members of parliament ... it is both consistent and commonplace. Honourable members interjecting— The SPEAKER: Sorry; I want to listen very closely to the question. Members on both sides are interjecting and preventing me hearing what I think could be a critical part of it. I'd like the Manager of Opposition Business to begin his question again. Mr BURKE: My question is to the Prime Minister. Was the Attorney-General accurately representing the Prime Minister as his representative in Senate estimates when last night he defended the conduct of Bruce Billson, saying: … it is very appropriate for backbench members to receive remuneration from third-party sources not inconsistent with their responsibilities as members of parliament … it is both consistent and commonplace. Is the behaviour of Bruce Billson commonplace for this government? Just how many members of the government are we talking about?