Mr ALBANESE (Grayndler—Prime Minister) (14:00): I inform the House that the Deputy Prime Minister will be absent from question time today. He is undertaking duties and representation as Minister for Defence internationally. The Minister for Defence Industry will answer questions on his behalf. I inform the House that the Minister— Mr Wallace interjecting— The SPEAKER: Order! Member for Fisher, when the Prime Minister is making announcements, members want to hear the announcement. I know it was said in jest, but I just ask, when announcements are before the House, that people listen. Mr ALBANESE: I inform the House that the Minister for Housing will be absent from question time today and the Treasurer will answer questions on her behalf.