Senator CASH (Western Australia—Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Employment and Minister for Women) (14:52): As I said, even former Prime Minister Gillard and those on the other side recognised the need for compulsory powers within the building and construction industry, because they gave those same compulsory powers to the current inspectorate—the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate. As we have heard so often, and in particular during estimates hearings, the reason these powers are so necessary within the building and construction industry is that there is a culture of silence. And why is there a culture of silence? Because in this particular industry— Senator Cameron: Mr President, I rise on a point of order. The PRESIDENT: Pause the clock. Senator Cameron on a point of order. Senator Cameron: This is a matter currently before the Senate. It relates to a bill that is before us right now and I think you should take some advice as to whether it is appropriate to continue down this path when there is a bill before the Senate dealing with these exact matters. The PRESIDENT: This was raised in an earlier point of order by Senator Moore—I will allow the minister to continue. The minister knows the parameters involved. Senator CASH: Colleagues, did anybody see Senator Cameron stand up when they introduced the same powers for the Fair Work Building and Construction Inspectorate? Did the CFMEU not give you instructions, Senator Cameron, to come in here and a jump up and down and say, 'I don't like these powers—they are taking away people's rights'? You did not do that, and that is why we know that this is nothing more and nothing less than yet another political stunt.