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Order across the chamber! As all senators in this place are aware, if there are interjections the minister may take those interjections. He took your interjection, Senator Birmingham—

and he had started to be directly relevant to the question. Senator Cash, you were very close then to me asking you to withdraw. You used the word 'lies'. I'm just asking people to be mindful of their language.

Opposition senators interjecting—

I am asking all senators to be mindful of their language. Minister Watt, please continue.