Senator WATT (Queensland) (14:28): Thank you, Mr President. My supplementary question is also to the Minister for Defence. Why did the minister fail at any time prior to today to rule out compulsory land acquisitions? Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: I would advise senators to listen to questions and not to interject, so that the minister can hear the question. Senator Watt, would you repeat the question. Senator WATT: Why did the minister fail at any time prior to today to rule out compulsory land acquisitions?