QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:15): Again, I know that those opposite really want to try and make something where there is nothing— Senator McKenzie interjecting— Senator WONG: Unlike the person who is now laughing at me, he was not the decision-maker. He was not the decision-maker. He is not the decision-maker.

Again, he did not make the decision in relation to this grant. This grant was disclosed by way of an election commitment transparently and delivered in accordance with the Commonwealth rules. Senator Ruston interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Ruston, you will withdraw that comment.

Senator Ruston: I withdraw. The PRESIDENT: Thank you. I would ask those on my left to listen in silence.

Senator WONG: The Prime Minister was not the decision-maker. The election commitment was transparently and publicly made, and we are delivering on an election commitment. End of story.