QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator DARMANIN (Victoria—Deputy Government Whip in the Senate) (14:27): S&P Global has recently reaffirmed Australia's AAA credit rating status, which is a strong endorsement of the Albanese Labor government's responsible economic and fiscal management at a time of extreme global uncertainty. Why is this AAA credit rating so important to retain, and how is the government balancing its spending decisions while providing targeted and responsible cost-of-living relief for Australians?