The Hon. HELEN WESTWOOD: My question is directed to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. What will be the impact on police resources should white-collar criminals be allowed to buy their way out of prison, as proposed by his Liberal Party colleague David Elliott?

The Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER: The member has asked a hypothetical question.

The PRESIDENT: Order! Is the Minister taking a point of order?

The Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER: Yes.

The PRESIDENT: Order! Question time is for seeking information. For that reason the rules for questions are quite clear. Questions must not contain hypothetical matter. The question is not about government policy. I rule that it contains hypothetical matter.