QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator HUME (Victoria—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:14): The Prime Minister admitted today that he has used negative gearing in the past; he admitted that he still does. It is a great rags-to-riches story for a boy from social housing. Why is the Prime Minister happy to deny the next generation the opportunities that he used to build wealth and get ahead?

The PRESIDENT: Before I call the minister— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! The question has been asked. I am going to invite Senator Wong to answer it.