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Senator McKenzie, we're not getting into statements.

Senator McKenzie, resume your seat.

Honourable senators interjecting—

Senator McKenzie—order across the chamber!—you were given the opportunity to make a point of order. I listened to your point of order. I've said in this chamber, over and over again, when you make the point of order you don't then make a political statement.

I think we're very clear that the minister is using it as a rhetorical device, but I will continue to listen carefully to her answer. Minister McCarthy.