Senator FIFIELD (Victoria—Manager of Government Business in the Senate and Assistant Minister for Social Services) (15:57): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator FIFIELD: The Minister for the Environment is aware of the report by BirdLife Australia and the concerns regarding the clearing of native vegetation. The minister is currently considering the report and other information provided to him. The minister will not pre-empt any decision under national environmental law. Question agreed to.