Mr HASTIE (Canning) (14:20): My question is to the Treasurer. Alan is a retiree from Greenfields in my electorate who is proud of his financial independence. He has planned for a total yearly income of $40,000. Under Labor's retiree tax, however, he will lose $10,000 a year. Opposition members interjecting— The SPEAKER: Members on my left! Mr HASTIE: Treasurer, why is it important to have a carefully designed taxation policy that incentivises savings— Opposition members interjecting— Mr Rob Mitchell interjecting— The SPEAKER: Can the member resume his seat. Members on my left, I'm trying to hear the question. You're preventing me and you're wasting your own question time, which I would have thought is important to you. The member for McEwen is warned for whatever he said—it doesn't matter. Member for Canning, could you repeat your question again, from the beginning. Mr HASTIE: Treasurer, Alan is a retiree from Greenfields in my electorate of Canning who is proud of his financial independence. He has planned for a total yearly income of $40,000— Ms Butler interjecting— The SPEAKER: The member will resume his seat. The member for Griffith will leave under 94(a). I presume she's got some other appointments to attend to. The member for Griffith then left the chamber. The SPEAKER: Member for Canning, I'm wanting to listen very carefully to this question. Mr HASTIE: Treasurer, Alan is a retiree from Greenfields in my electorate of Canning who is proud of his financial independence. He has planned for a total yearly income of $40,000, and under Labor's retiree tax he will lose $10,000 a year. Why is it important to have a carefully designed taxation policy that incentivises people to save and remain independent in retirement? What are the risks of alternatives? Opposition members interjecting— The SPEAKER: Just before I call the Treasurer, members on my left will cease interjecting. Mr Conroy interjecting— The SPEAKER: If the member for Shortland could stop mindlessly interjecting. Members on my left, if they can contain themselves, may be interested in why I was trying to listen to the question closely. I suspect the Manager of Opposition Business will agree with me. The last part of that question is in order. The first part of that question is completely out of order. Questions cannot be asked about opposition policies, because ministers are not responsible for them. The Treasurer will address himself to the second part of the question. I hope members realise why I want to listen to questions.