Senator LUDWIG (Queensland—Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Manager of Government Business in the Senate and Minister Assisting the Attorney-General on Queensland Floods Recovery) (14:32): I thank Senator Cash for that question because it highlights where the opposition are. When they were in government, they ripped a billion dollars out of the health system. Since we have been in government, we have made unprecedented investments in health, education and of course training. Whereas what you now complain about is your inability to be able to invest. Where are your policies on health? Senator Bernardi: Mr President, I rise on a point of order. I am finding it very difficult to hear Minister Ludwig because Minister Wong is screaming very loudly into the minister's microphone. I would ask you to ask her to please desist. The PRESIDENT: Senator Bernardi, I have already drawn to the attention of all honourable senators the fact that there is too much noise in this chamber, on a number of occasions during question time. It does not assist question time when people debate the matter across the chamber with each other. It takes two to argue sometimes—most times it does; sometimes it might be just one. I can assure you I would be much happier if there was a little more quiet in the chamber so that the minister can be heard in silence. If people wish to debate the issue, it can be debated post question time. Senator LUDWIG: It is clear that on 29 November 2011 contract variations, not new contracts, for these did appear on the AusTender website. This issue has been available for the opposition to look at since 2 December. They choose to raise it on the back of the Daily Telegraph argument. Of course, that reflects the speed of the opposition to get to the nub of the issue. The increase in the detention services does reflect— (Time expired)