Senator BIRMINGHAM (South Australia—Minister for Education and Training) (14:13): On this occasion, at least the question goes to something in terms of climate action and also, of course, it goes to matters that are particularly relevant in terms of the scale of government action that is being taken around the protection of the Great Barrier Reef. Australia is making, as it has always done, major contributions in relation to emissions reductions worldwide. We have set targets—targets that are amongst the highest in the world on a per-capita basis in terms of emissions reduction targets for the future. And we will, as we have always, meet those targets, meet and exceed those targets I expect, as we have always done, and as we are doing again in relation to our 2020 targets. Equally, in relation to the Great Barrier Reef, we are doing record amounts in conjunction with the Queensland government in terms of investment, focus and action to protect the Great Barrier Reef. The focus is on practical action— The PRESIDENT: Senator Whish-Wilson, a point of order? Senator Whish-Wilson: A point on relevance, Mr President. I asked whether he accepted that warming waters presented an existential risk to us and to the Great Barrier Reef now. That hasn't been answered. The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Whish-Wilson. You did ask: 'Does the government accept that?' It's implicit in the minister's answer of all the mitigating efforts the government has taken that it probably does accept. I can only deduce that from the answer the minister has given, so I determine he's directly relevant. Minister. Senator BIRMINGHAM: Strong action in terms of our emissions reduction policies, but, more importantly, in terms of our investment in the Great Barrier Reef and ensuring its health— (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Whish-Wilson, a final supplementary question.