Senator ABETZ (Tasmania—Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Employment) (14:22): I have always wondered why the honourable senator reminds me of a certain actor, Rowan Atkinson. You know why? He is at his best when his mouth is shut. Senator Moore: Mr President, on a point of order. The PRESIDENT: Pause the clock. I think I can deal with this Senator Moore. Minister, you were reflecting improperly on the member. I would suggest that you consider withdrawing that remark. Senator ABETZ: Mr President, allow me to withdraw but it would be exceptionally difficult for anybody, especially on the other side, to say that Senator Dastyari is at his best when he has got his mouth open. But, nevertheless, Mr President, I indicate to the senator that this is a government concerned— Senator Dastyari: Mr President, on a point of order going to relevance: I asked Colonel Klink on the other side moments earlier a very specific question about the future of the Australian submarine project. I would like the colonel to give me an answer. The PRESIDENT: I remind senators to refer to senators by their correct title. Minister, you have 27 seconds left to complete your answer. Senator Abetz: Are you going to allow that? Senator Bernardi: Mr President, on a point of order: Senator Dastyari used most unparliamentary language, and you quite rightly pointed out to the Senate that you should refer to senators in the appropriate manner. I would now ask you to invite Senator Dastyari to withdraw his comments and reflections on Senator Abetz. The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Bernardi, and I will take the advice from Senator Bernardi, Senator Dastyari, on the same matter as Senator Abetz. Senator Dastyari: I withdraw the comments. Senator Conroy: It's about time you took advice from Senator Bernardi! The PRESIDENT: Senator Conroy, I will not be taking advice from you. Order! I know it is the second-last day for this week. Minister, you have 27 seconds Senator ABETZ: Mr President, the government is absolutely concerned to get this project right. We were left with a blank sheet of paper when we came into government in September last year. We will seek to do everything we possibly can to deliver the best possible project for the Australian taxpayer and for Australia's defence needs, and they are the promises we will keep.