Regional Business Energy Costs

The Hon. R.A. SIMMS (15:21): Supplementary: with respect—

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Simms, I will listen to it, but come on.

The Hon. R.A. SIMMS: With respect, Mr President, the minister didn't even attempt to answer the first part of the question, which was in relation—

The PRESIDENT: That's commentary. That's not a question.

The Hon. R.A. SIMMS: I did ask the minister what action the government has taken to support regional businesses with their energy prices. I assume no response means—

The PRESIDENT: Sit. No. The Hon. Mr Simms, that was an appalling—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Alright!