Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Finance and Deregulation) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you to the senator for the question. On a serious note first, obviously any natural disaster is something to be concerned about. I am sure that all of us are pleased that there was not more significant damage or any concerns as a result of the earthquake.

I have to say, if I closed my eyes when the question was being asked by Senator Di Natale, I almost thought it could have been Senator Bernardi. Apologies for that, Senator Di Natale. I can confirm that the carbon price was not responsible for the 2005 Ashes loss and I can confirm that the carbon price will not have an effect on whether or not Port Power are able to beat the Cats on 1 July.