Senator ABETZ (Tasmania—Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Employment) (14:41): As I said before, I cannot comment on that of which I have no information, other than hearsay and an allegation from an unnamed source, as to what the DMO did. From the government's point of view, we are looking for a competitive evaluation process which will include—and I repeat—that any Australian company that can credibly meet these requirements will be considered on merit, as will international partners. Therefore, Australian companies will have an opportunity to be part of this process. Given that is the Prime Minister's view, one assumes that it is believed that Australian companies may well be able— Senator Cameron: You've been branded a liar, mate. The PRESIDENT: Senator Cameron, you will have to withdraw that. Senator Cameron: Mr President, I did not brand him a liar; Mr Briggs branded him a liar. The PRESIDENT: You were repeating that; it is unparliamentary. I expect you to withdraw that please, Senator Cameron. Senator Cameron: If it helps the Senate, I withdraw. The PRESIDENT: It does. Thank you, Senator Cameron. I am sorry, Minister, I interrupted your answer there—or Senator Cameron did. Minister, had you concluded your answer? Senator ABETZ: Yes, I had.