Senator BRANDIS (Queensland—Attorney-General, Vice-President of the Executive Council and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:45): Senator Cameron, what an ardent class warrior you are. Senator Cameron: Thank you. Senator BRANDIS: In fact, at the moment, Senator Cameron, I can tell you that the minimum wage of $672.70 per week represents an increase in the minimum wage, year on year, of 2.4 per cent. The inflation rate in the calendar year 2016 was 1.0 per cent, so there has been growth in real terms in the minimum wage over the last year. You asked me about the Prime Minister. Senator Cameron: They've never had it so good! Luxury! The PRESIDENT: Senator Cameron, you have asked your question. Senator BRANDIS: I will tell you, Senator Cameron, the Prime Minister, like every member of the government, will support, respect and accept the decisions of an independent umpire, whatever those decisions are, and so should you.