Senator CANAVAN (Queensland—Minister for Resources and Northern Australia) (14:16): I thank the senator for her question. I met with farmer representatives just today to discuss this issue, and certainly in my area there are plenty who have raised this issue with the government. That is why, during the election campaign, the government announced a review of the changes that were announced in last year's budget. We announced that we would provide relief to the sector for six months. During that campaign we announced that we would consult widely on any changes that might be proposed to us as a government and what changes could be afforded within the budget environment. This is an important change to be made to our migration and working holiday visa arrangements. I put on the record that the industry—and certainly the farmer representatives I met with this morning—recognise the need for change in this particular space. Given the changes that were made when the carbon tax came in, the tax-free threshold went up to $18,200, such that many workers on working holiday visas at the moment do not pay tax and do not contribute. I certainly believe that all Australians and non-Australians working here should contribute to our public service. Senator Rice: Mr President, on a point of order: can you request the minister to return to the core of my question, which is the uncertainty that the issue about the backpacker tax is currently having on farmers planning for future harvests? The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Rice. That was the core of your question. The minister has been addressing his experience with concerns, but I remind the minister of the question. Senator CANAVAN: I met with those farmers this morning, Senator Rice, and I listened to the concerns they have. The government has listened to those concerns. That is why we have announced this review and that is why we are consulting with the industry and meeting with farmers. We will make decisions shortly, once that review is complete. Those decisions will be announced before the end of the year, such that farmers can plan their business going into next year. The PRESIDENT: Senator Rice, a supplementary question.