Senator ALLISON (3:03 PM) —I would urge the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs to honour her commitment on this question.

Senator Faulkner —Mr President, I raise a point of order. I do not think it is competent for Senator Allison to speak again without either seeking leave or moving a motion. Given the nature of Senator Vanstone's response, I suspect it would be more appropriate, if Senator Allison did wish to speak, for her to seek leave to do so for a brief amount of time. But it is not competent for Senator Allison, at the time when we are to take note of answers to questions without notice, to just get up and speak. I do not think you should have recognised her.

The PRESIDENT —Until the senator stands I do not really know what she is about, but I agree with you, Senator. Senator Vanstone has given an undertaking. The only avenue open to Senator Allison is to move a motion.