QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator BRAGG (New South Wales) (14:52): My question is to the minister representing— Senator Watt interjecting— Senator BRAGG: Who? Geelong? No, we didn't win on the weekend, unfortunately, but thanks for pointing that out.

The PRESIDENT: Order! It's your time you're wasting. Senator BRAGG: Well, there could be more.

You never know. The PRESIDENT: Senator Bragg, I'm not giving you extra time, so ask your question. Senator BRAGG: Well, he started it.

My question is to the— The PRESIDENT: No, don't respond. Senator BRAGG: Sorry? I think there's just been a reset.

The PRESIDENT: Yes. Senator BRAGG: Can I start now? I was just being polite.

I'm just trying to be polite. The PRESIDENT: With due respect, Senator Bragg, you are anything but polite at the moment. Please start your question.

Senator BRAGG: My apologies, President. My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. Given the latest backflips by this government on tax policy, can you please update the Senate on whether there still will be 35,000 fewer homes as a result of these tax hikes on housing, and will rents still go up as outlined in your budget papers?