QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator BELL (New South Wales—One Nation Whip) (15:49): One Nation has called for urgent cost-of-living relief for families and businesses in the form of a GST exemption on building materials— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Bell, I'm very sorry. There are interjections across the chamber. I need— Senator Henderson interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Henderson, you were one of the people I was referring to.

There needs to be quiet so I can hear the question. Senator BELL: Minister, will the government back this practical, measured response, to reduce the cost of building goods by 10 per cent and give relief to Australians struggling with crippling housing and construction costs caused by the Labor government's fuel and energy failures?