Senator PAYNE (New South Wales—Minister for Human Services) (14:43): Thank you, Mr President. Unlike Senator Cameron and some of the others opposite we believe that Australia's struggling farmers, some of whom are being pushed to the absolute brink, should be treated with respect, not with contempt. We have introduced the Interim Farm Household Allowance for farm families that are struggling to survive in this drought. It is supposed to meet basic household needs— Senator Cameron: Mr President, I rise on a point of order. The minister has reflected on Labor senators and on me, in particular. The point I was making is that this minister makes promises when she goes around the country, and they are unfulfilled. The PRESIDENT: Order! That is not a point of order; it is a debating matter that can be debated later. Senator PAYNE: I am sure those who know Senator Cameron will draw their own conclusions. To be eligible for payment, farmers have to meet both the income test and the assets test. But the government has reviewed the assets test to ensure that those who really need financial support have it available to them. Farmers can hold farm assets of up to $2.55 million. In comparison, the total farm net assets for the transitional farm family payment—the previous payment—was below $1.5 million. The family house and up to two hectares of surrounding land can be excluded from the assets test. (Time expired)