Senator CONROY (Victoria—Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Digital Productivity) (14:42): Can I congratulate the senator on his question. The portfolio issue is, as you know, under Senator Kim Carr, but I am happy to address it. Our investment of over $2.1 billion in the DER has massively increased ICT infrastructure in schools. Only this government has had the vision to provide access to a device for all students in years 9 to 12. We are also taking action to make sure that students can make the most of these computers by linking schools across the nation to the NBN—as you have asked—and developing high-quality digital tools, resources and infrastructure for teachers and students. Let me tell you about the school in Willunga. Senator Payne interjecting— Senator CONROY: The school in Willunga is connected to the National Broadband Network. Students from the school in Willunga have attended a class in astrophysics for year 10 students, which was hosted in Melbourne, because of the National Broadband Network. A recent report— Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Order! When there is silence, I will recognise Senator Brandis. When there is noise in the chamber, I will not. Senator Brandis. Senator Brandis: I rise on a point of order, Mr President. The point of order is directed to direct relevance. We have allowed the minister to use more than three-quarters of the time available to him to address the context of the question. But in fact he was only asked one thing: will the minister confirm that, as at February this year, only 12 of some 2,650 Australian secondary schools have been connected to the NBN? That was all that he was asked. Can I ask you to direct him to that specific question in the short time remaining to him? Senator Wong interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister has 28 seconds remaining. I do draw the minister's attention to the question. Senator CONROY: A school connected to the NBN in Willunga is absolutely relevant to this question. A year 10 astrophysics class which could not possibly be financed, resourced or taught in this school is available to year 10 students because it is hosted in Melbourne. I am advised that there are at least 19 schools, one polytechnic and two trade training centres connected to the NBN, and the New South Wales government said you could not connect to any. (Time expired)