Senator WONG ( South Australia — Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister for Finance and Deregulation ) ( 14:40 ): If the opposition care so much about what the independent governor of the Reserve Bank says, why do they continue to promulgate economically incoherent positions? Perhaps if they think Mr Stevens— Opposition senators interjecting— Senator WONG: I was asked about the position of the governor of the Reserve Bank and I am happy to respond, Senator Abetz. If those opposite have such respect for Governor Stevens, as we on this side do, maybe they could have a look at what he says about the Australian economy, maybe they could have a look at what he says about the Australian labour market, maybe they could have a look at what he says about the relative position of the Australian economy vis-a-vis other economies around the globe and maybe they could tell Mr Truss that we are not like Greece. Senator Fifield: I rise on a point of order on relevance. The question is very specifically about why the formal advice to government of the governor of the Reserve Bank was rejected. His advice was that all earnings of the bank be put into the reserve fund. That was the question. The PRESIDENT: I draw the minister's attention to the question. Senator WONG: I refer to my first answer. The decision was taken after consultation with the board. The Treasurer made the decision after consultation, and this government will always ensure that the RBA is in a position to continue its vital role. I again point out to the other side that they are very happy to listen to Mr Stevens but only on some matters. (Time expired)