QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator GALLAGHER (Australian Capital Territory—Minister for Finance, Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Women, Minister for Government Services and Manager of Government Business in the Senate) (14:56): As I said in my previous answer, I've outlined what Minister King has done as the responsible minister. Senator McKenzie interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order!

Senator GALLAGHER: Obviously, all ministers, including myself, work with Minister King. There is no place for corruption or criminals in the delivery of any infrastructure project anywhere in the country. For the Commonwealth, we have sought those assurances from the states and territories that deliver on behalf of the Commonwealth or where we are a funding partner in a project that is delivered by the state and territory.

Senator McKenzie interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator McKenzie! Senator GALLAGHER: There are responsibilities on the states and territories to respond to the Commonwealth, and that is the arrangement that Minister King has put in place. The PRESIDENT: Minister Wong?

Senator Wong: I would just ask if Senator McKenzie could stop shouting. The PRESIDENT: Is there a point of order, Minister Wong? Senator Wong: Yes, a point of order on disorderly behaviour.

Could the senator please stop shouting while the question is being answered. The PRESIDENT: You would have heard I have attempted to ask Senator McKenzie to stop being disrespectful. I will demand that of you again, Senator McKenzie, as I did earlier in question time.

If you can't remain silent and respectful in here, please leave the chamber.