Federal Budget

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (15:07): A supplementary question arising from the answer given—

An honourable member: What answer?

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. K.J. MAHER: Is the minister aware that the Budget and Finance Select Committee has heard from many government departments confirming that there are massive cuts in the federal budget—

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: Point of order.

The PRESIDENT: The point of order?

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: The member is referring to a committee of this place, the Budget and Finance Committee, which I understand is unparliamentary to refer to in the debate in this chamber.

The PRESIDENT: Point taken. Supplementary.